ANTHONY Joshua’s close friends have been named as the two victims in the horror car crash involving the British heavyweight boxer.
Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both believed to be in their mid-30s, died after a Lexus SUV crashed into a stationary truck at a high speed on the notoriously dangerous Lagos-Ibadan highway.cy
Both men were travelling with Joshua, who is believed to have landed in the country on Sunday for a week-long holiday and was travelling in the back of the vehicle when it crashed.
What we know so far…
- Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was involved in a horrific car accident that killed two.
- The cause of the crash emerges after Joshua is rushed to hospital.
- The boxing star is seen smiling in an Instagram video just hours before the fatal accident.
- Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn released a concerned statement after hearing the news on holiday.
Five men were in the Lexus, which was driven by a local hired driver, at the time of the crash and two passengers reportedly “escaped unhurt”.
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Two others were pronounced dead at the scene and Joshua was taken to hospital with minor injuries after he was seen being pulled from the wreckage.
A statement from an official spokesperson for Anthony Joshua said: “Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today.
“With profound sadness it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away.
“Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected – and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”
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