The governments of Ogun and Lagos states have confirmed that British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.
According to the state governments, the vehicle conveying Joshua and three other members of his team ran into a stationary truck, leading to the death of two people.
Naija News reports that the confirmation was contained in a joint statement signed by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Special Adviser on Information, Kayode Akinmade, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso.
The statement said, “The Governments of Ogun and Lagos states wish to confirm that Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, was involved in a road traffic accident earlier today along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.”
It added that the crash involved a vehicle carrying a team of four, which collided with a stationary truck, resulting in two fatalities.
The statement disclosed that Anthony Joshua and another passenger were immediately evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos following the crash.
It noted that doctors conducted several clinical assessments on both patients.
According to the governments, “Doctors have conducted several clinical assessments and have confirmed that both patients are stable and do not require any emergency interventions at this time.”
A comprehensive medical team, the statement added, has been assembled to closely monitor their condition.
Providing an update on the boxer’s condition, the governments said Joshua has been relating well with his family since the incident.
They also assured that both Ogun and Lagos states are keenly monitoring the situation to ensure that the injured persons receive the best possible medical care.
The two state governments expressed sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
“We sympathise with the families of those involved in the accident, and pray that God grant them the strength to go through this difficult time,” the statement read.
Naija News reports that the statement further revealed that investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
While appreciating the concern shown by members of the public, the governments appealed for privacy for the boxer and his family.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and ask for privacy for Anthony Joshua and his family during this time,” the statement concluded.
