Footage has surfaced of British boxer Anthony Joshua being rescued from the wreckage of a fatal car crash. The former heavyweight boxing champion, 36, sustained minor injuries in an accident in southwestern Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two people, authorities confirmed to CNN on Monday, Dec. 29.
The incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near the Sagamu Interchange in Ogun State, a notoriously busy stretch of road frequently cited by local media as one of the country’s most dangerous. According to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps, the Lexus SUV Joshua was traveling in collided with a stationary truck during an overtaking maneuver and was suspected of exceeding the speed limit.
RELATED CONTENT: ‘And He Has An English Accent?!’… Bloody Hell — 10 Thirsty Tweets About Boxing Champ Anthony Joshua
CNN reports that five adult men were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Two occupants were killed, while Joshua was rescued alive and treated for bruises. Two more were unhurt.
Love MadameNoire? Get more! Join the MadameNoire Newsletter
We care about your data. See our privacy policy.
“Anthony Joshua is well and responding to treatment,” Ogun State Police Command spokesperson Babaseyi Boluwatife told the outlet, describing the boxer’s injuries as non-life-threatening.
Images and videos are circulating on social media showing extensive damage to the vehicle and Joshua being assisted out of it in pain.
BBC reports that a relative of the boxer spoke out on condition of anonymity, and said the news came as a “shock” to the family.
“We are hoping for his speedy recovery and also the people who passed away—I pray for the departed to rest in peace,” the relative said, adding that Joshua had been traveling from Lagos to the family home ahead of the New Year.
Joshua made headlines last week for defeating and breaking the jaw of Jake Paul in a boxing bout.
This story is still developing…
RELATED CONTENT: Was Another Woman Driving Terrence J’s Car In Alleged Hit And Run Accident?
Photos by CJ Hart. It’s rare to find places, especially amidst the hustle and bustle of NYC, that instantly make your shoulders melt and breathing deepen. But, Brooklyn’s...
Roomies, things are heating up in the world of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez—even years after their on-again, off-again romance. The Biebs just reignited online chatter after interacting...
You’re welcome! Source: Jade Tillman Belmes/Getty Images Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during an eventful week dominated by Ludacris getting dragged...
Courtesy of Ben Soloman Former First lady Michelle Obama’s new book, The Look, is more than a visual archive. It’s a celebration of Black womanhood, the evolution of...
