The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that the road traffic crash involving Nigerian-born British boxing star, Anthony Joshua, was caused by excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking. The accident reportedly occurred along the Sagamu axis of the LagosโIbadan Expressway and resulted in the tragic loss of two lives.
According to the FRSC, preliminary investigations revealed that one of the vehicles involved was travelling at a dangerously high speed and attempted an illegal overtaking manoeuvre, leading to a fatal collision. The impact of the crash was severe, causing instant deaths at the scene and leaving several others injured.
FRSC officials disclosed that emergency responders were immediately deployed to the location following distress calls. The injured victims were rescued and taken to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment, while the deceased were evacuated to a mortuary. The Corps added that traffic along the busy highway was temporarily disrupted as rescue and clearance operations were carried out.
Reacting to the incident, the FRSC reiterated its warning to motorists against reckless driving behaviours, especially speeding and wrongful overtaking, which remain leading causes of road crashes in Nigeria. The Corps stressed that no journey is worth risking lives and urged drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations.
Anthony Joshua was said to be involved in the crash but details regarding his condition were not fully disclosed at the time of this report. However, authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to establish all circumstances surrounding the incident and determine possible legal actions.
The FRSC used the unfortunate incident to renew calls for road users to exercise patience, caution and discipline, particularly on major highways, noting that preventable human errors continue to claim innocent lives across the country.