The Ogun State Government has expressed deep condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday.
The fatal crash occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two individuals. Anthony Joshua was reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu alongside three other occupants at the time of the incident.
Preliminary findings reveal that the deceased were two male foreign nationals who died instantly at the scene. 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 rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
According to reports, the sport utility vehicle conveying the occupants rammed into a stationary truck along the expressway. The severely damaged SUV has been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division (MTD) office, while efforts are ongoing to tow the truck involved to the same location to enable a thorough investigation into the incident.
Describing the accident as deeply unfortunate and painful, the Ogun State Government lamented the loss of precious lives, noting that other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and are presently receiving medical care.
The State Government has therefore urged motorists to exercise utmost caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations, particularly during the festive season when vehicular movement is typically heavy. Road safety officers and other security agencies have also been enjoined to intensify surveillance and enforcement across the State to safeguard lives and property.
“Our hearts go out to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident, which the State considers a devastating loss. As we mourn collectively, we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of the injured. May Almighty God grant the families left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement read.
E-Signed
Kayode Akinmade
Special Adviser,
Information and Strategy
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