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Anthony Joshua Survives Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria

12/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, was involved in a car accident on December 29 in Nigeria, killing two passengers.
Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when his Lexus SUV hit a stationary truck.
Preliminary investigations suggest excessive speed and wrongful overtaking.
His promoter expressed relief that Joshua appears to be recovering well.

History

Historical Context

The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria's first expressway, opened in August 1978 under Lieutenant-General Olusegun Obasanjo's military regime. Handling over 250,000 vehicles daily, it has become notorious for accidents, with more than 1,000 fatalities reported annually. Recent incidents, including Anthony Joshua's car accident, underscore the urgent need for improved road safety measures to combat reckless driving and reduce traffic-related deaths.

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Story summary

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, was involved in a car accident on December 29 in Nigeria, killing two passengers.
Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when his Lexus SUV hit a stationary truck.
Preliminary investigations suggest excessive speed and wrongful overtaking.
His promoter expressed relief that Joshua appears to be recovering well.

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