British boxing star Anthony Joshua was in a serious car accident in Nigeria. The crash happened on Monday morning. Sadly, two people from his team died. Joshua himself had only small injuries.
The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua was travelling from Lagos to Sagamu. His convoy was moving when a tyre on his SUV burst. This may have caused the car to lose control. The SUV then hit a parked truck.
Two members of Joshua's team were killed. They were Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their bodies were taken to a hospital morgue. The driver of Joshua's car was also hurt.
Anthony Joshua is a famous boxer. He is a two-time world heavyweight champion. He got medical help quickly. His injuries are not serious. However, he is being watched by doctors. The news has surprised many people in sports.
Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, called Joshua. He offered his sympathy for the loss. The President also wished Joshua a fast recovery. This shows how serious the event is.
Police in Ogun State are investigating. They want to know exactly how the accident happened. Early reports suggest that speeding might have caused the tyre to burst. Officers are collecting evidence to understand the crash.
The accident has made Joshua's visit to Nigeria sad. He was there for personal reasons. The incident reminds us that road travel can be dangerous. The focus is now on helping the families of the people who died. They have asked for privacy during this difficult time.