• Two people died; Joshua survived with reported minor injuries.​
• Crash happened along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway near Makun.​
• Police investigation into the deadly collision is still ongoing.​
• No detailed official statement from Joshua’s camp yet.​
• Fans urged to rely on verified, trusted news sources only.

Anthony Joshua, the former heavyweight boxing champion, was reportedly involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria. Local reports and police statements indicate that two other passengers tragically lost their lives at the scene, while Joshua was transported to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Although details are still emerging, various Nigerian news outlets and eyewitness accounts suggest that the accident occurred on the bustling Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Emergency responders have confirmed that the two victims were declared dead upon arrival.

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Two people are dead, with Joshua taken to the hospital – police

According to initial police reports disseminated through local media, the vehicle carrying Joshua collided with significant force in the Makun area of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This particular stretch of road is notorious for heavy traffic and frequent accidents. Officials at the scene confirmed that two of the vehicle’s occupants succumbed to their injuries. Joshua, who was a passenger, was swiftly taken to a nearby medical facility for immediate evaluation and treatment. Authorities have noted that his survival was largely attributed to the quick response and rapid evacuation from the crash site.

Following the incident, Anthony Joshua was admitted to the hospital to treat minor injuries he sustained during the crash, which reportedly claimed two lives. The accident occurred on the Ogun-Lagos State expressway in Nigeria. Joshua was visiting the country just 10 days after his much-publicized bout with Jake Paul.

— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) December 29, 2025

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Anthony Joshua was injured in Nigeria car crash today

Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria, which reportedly killed two people.

The crash took place on the Ogun-Lagos State expressway in Nigeria, where the former world heavyweight champion was visiting just 10 days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul.

Britain’s Joshua, who is also of Nigerian heritage, stopped the YouTuber-turned-boxer in six rounds in Miami and was mooted to return to the ring in February.

BREAKING: Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car accident that has left two people dead in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/aOXJtN3j6S

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 29, 2025

However, such an outing is now up in the air following Monday’s news, while attention turns to the more-serious development that two lives were reportedly claimed in the crash.

Footage has circulated, showing “AJ” appearing dazed and in pain at the scene of the incident, both in and out of a car. The BBC reported that Ogun State Police in Nigeria confirmed the deaths of two passengers, with Joshua’s vehicle reportedly being part of a convoy. The 36-year-old boxer is said to have been taken to a nearby hospital.