British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion, survived a car accident in Nigeria in which two people died, local media report. According to the official statement, the vehicle was “traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit” and lost control during a passing maneuver. The 36-year-old Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus Jeep that collided today with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan highway. Images shared on social media show the boxer sitting in a mangled vehicle among broken glass as he is rescued, and later in a medical assistance vehicle. Joshua's team, who were not with him, reported that the boxer is in good physical condition as he suffered only minor injuries, though they are awaiting further information. Joshua had fights scheduled in Saudi Arabia and recently knocked out YouTuber Jake Paul in an exhibition bout. Regarding this incident, the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria announced that it has launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the crash. According to Olusegun Ogungbemide, a spokesperson for the agency, initial findings point to speeding. You might be interested in this.
