Foreign office investigating Anthony Joshua crash in Nigeria | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIndependent StaffMonday 29 December 2025 20:44 GMTAnthony Joshua pulled from wreckage after car crash in NigeriaA spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office revealed that it is looking into a car crash in Nigeria involving Anthony Joshua.The British heavyweight boxer was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, which resulted in two deaths.“We are urgently investigating reports of a road incident in Nigeria involving at least one British national and stand ready to offer consular assistance, if requested,” a spokesperson said. “Our thoughts are with those affected, and their families.”The incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when the Lexus Jeep carrying Joshua collided with a stationary commercial Sinotruck.Joshua, a passenger in the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was among two individuals who largely escaped unharmed from the four adult males involved.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in