British boxing champ Anthony Joshua has reportedly been injured in a car crash that claimed two lives, according to Nigerian authorities.
The heavyweight fighter, who has strong family ties to the area, was involved in the incident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Police confirm Joshua was injured but is “fine”
The 36-year-old, whose roots trace back to Sagamu in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria, was said to be among those hurt in the crash.
Police confirmed to the BBC that Joshua sustained minor injuries but is “fine.”
Images and video clips circulating online show a wrecked vehicle believed to be connected to the accident, which has sparked major attention across both Nigerian and UK media.
Two dead as crash sends Joshua to hospital
According to a new statement from the Ogun State Police Command, two people lost their lives in the crash.
Anthony Joshua was among those injured and was transported, along with other victims, to what officials describe as “an undisclosed hospital.”
Local reports suggest the boxer was in the area visiting his ancestral hometown when the crash occurred.
An eyewitness told Nigerian outlet The Punch that Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person sitting next to him.
His security detail was driving in a car behind.
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