The Ogun State Authorities has confirmed that two of the victims who died within the street accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, have been overseas nationals.
PUNCH On-line earlier reported that the incident occurred shortly after 11 am on Monday.
PUNCH workers, Adeniyi Orojo, who was on the scene, mentioned the crash occurred simply earlier than the Danco Filling Station in Makun, forward of the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis.
He acknowledged that the Lexus Jeep carrying Joshua, with quantity plate KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck.
In a press release issued on Monday by the Particular Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Info and Technique, Kayode Akinmade, the state authorities expressed condolences to the households, pals and associates of the deceased.
Offering further particulars, Akinmade mentioned, “The deadly accident occurred alongside the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, inside the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two individuals.
“Anthony Joshua and three different people have been reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu on the time of the incident.
“Preliminary stories point out that two male overseas nationals died on the spot. Their stays have since been deposited on the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu.”
The assertion additional famous that Joshua and the driving force of the car have been rescued by safety personnel hooked up to his convoy and brought to a hospital, the place they’re at present receiving medical consideration.
“The game utility car conveying the occupants was mentioned to have rammed right into a stationary truck alongside the expressway.
“Whereas the severely broken car has been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Site visitors Division (MTD) workplace, efforts are ongoing to tow the truck concerned to the identical location to facilitate a complete investigation,” it added.
Describing the incident as “deeply unlucky and painful,” the state authorities mentioned the lack of lives was devastating, whilst different victims sustained various levels of accidents and have been receiving medical care.
The federal government urged motorists to train warning and comply strictly with site visitors laws, notably throughout the festive season when site visitors quantity is often excessive.
It additionally known as on street security officers and different safety businesses to accentuate surveillance and enforcement throughout the state.
“Our hearts exit to the bereaved households who misplaced their family members on this tragic incident,” the assertion added, whereas praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the speedy restoration of these injured.
