Anthony Joshua Accident: Boxer Escapes Death in Ogun Crash

By: Abudu Olalekan

Man. That was close.

Anthony Joshua—yes, the Anthony Joshua—was caught in a terrifying crash Monday morning along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Ogun State. Makun area. Just before Danco Filling Station, if you know the stretch.

His Lexus SUV—KRD 850 HN—plowed into a stationary truck. No warning. No time. Just a loud bang.

Eyewitnesses said it happened fast. One minute, traffic moving slow. Next—smoke, shattered glass, sirens wailing. People ran. Others screamed. A few tried to help.

Adeniyi Orojo, who saw it all, said, “I was right there. The truck wasn’t moving. But Joshua’s car didn’t slow down. Maybe the driver didn’t see it. Maybe something failed. I don’t know.”

Tragic part? Two people died on the spot. Just… gone.

Joshua? He’s alive. But hurt. Minor injuries, according to someone who helped pull him out. Bruises. Shaken. But breathing. That’s what matters.

Reportersroom broke the news first, citing sources at the scene. The police are still piecing it together. No official word yet on what caused the crash—was it speed? Fatigue? Mechanical issue? The Lexus was registered under his name, but it’s unclear if he was driving.

Still, it’s hard not to feel it. This guy’s been through it all—knockouts, comebacks, the whole world watching. And now this? On a random Monday?

One source said, “He was quiet. Just sitting on the curb. Holding his head. Didn’t say much. Just… grateful.”

Grateful? After that? Yeah. Because he walked away.

You can imagine the panic—fans checking phones, family calling, social media exploding. “AJ ok?” “Did he make it?” For a second, the world held its breath.

But he’s okay. Physically, at least.

This isn’t just about a celebrity crash. It’s about how fragile life is. One moment you’re cruising down the expressway, maybe listening to music, maybe thinking about training, maybe just tired. Next—chaos.

And two people didn’t get another chance.

Our thoughts go out to their families.

Joshua’s camp hasn’t said much yet. Probably still processing. Healing. Maybe rethinking how he moves around.

Let’s be real—Nigeria’s roads are a nightmare. Trucks parked everywhere. Drivers rushing. Poor lighting. No signs. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. And sometimes, it does.

This could’ve been worse. Much worse.

So yeah—AJ survived. But let’s not forget the ones who didn’t.

Drive safe, people. Seriously.

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We’ll keep you posted.