The Ogun state government has condoled with the families and friends of two foreign nationals who died in a fatal road accident involving Anthony Joshua, the world heavyweight boxing champion.
On Monday, two people died after a Lexus Jeep that Joshua was in crashed into a stationary truck around the Sinoma area near the Sagamu axis of the road.
The accident occurred around 12 noon, along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway at the Makun axis in Ogun state. Joshua survived the incident with minor injuries.
The boxing champion and three other passengers were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu when the SUV they were in collided with a stationary truck.
In a statement signed by Kayode Akinmade, special adviser on information and strategy, the Ogun state government said preliminary reports confirm that two male foreign nationals died instantly at the scene.
Akinmade said their remains have been taken to the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu, while Joshua and the vehicle’s driver were rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and are currently receiving medical treatment.
“The fatal accident occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two persons. Anthony Joshua and three other individuals were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu at the time of the incident,” the statement reads.
“Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot.* Their remains have since been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Anthony Joshua and the driver of the vehicle were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and taken to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.”
The wrecked vehicle has been moved to the Sagamu Motor Traffic division, with efforts underway to tow the truck involved for a thorough investigation.
The state government extended sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The government urged motorists to exercise caution and strictly adhere to traffic rules, especially during the festive season when road traffic is heavy.
