A young Nigerian eyewitness has provided crucial new details about the tragic accident involving world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, specifically revealing the contents of the truck his vehicle collided with.
Eyewitness Details Truck Contents and Crash Scene
The fatal incident occurred on December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The crash claimed the lives of Joshua's fitness trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his coach, Sina Ghami.
In a video posted online by journalist Deji Lambo, the eyewitness visited the accident site. When asked by the videographer, "What was the truck carrying?", the witness clearly stated that the truck was loaded with soya beans. This revelation was made between the 2:50 and 3:00 minute mark of the video.
Pointing to the exact spot on the highway, the witness emphasized, "This is where it happened," providing a visual context to the devastating event.
Public Reaction and Suspicion Grow
The eyewitness account has fueled significant public reaction and speculation on social media. Many Nigerians are questioning the circumstances surrounding the crash.
One commenter, Chris, expressed frustration about road safety, noting, "I can't believe that there is yet another lorry parked on the side of the road in the video!!!! It's ridiculous that it is parked there after a major crash earlier!!!!"
Others raised pointed questions. Olalekan asked, "Why don’t they ever mention who was driving Anthony Joshua and friends? Who was the driver?"
The narrative from the witness suggests a third vehicle may have been involved. According to the account, another car overtook Joshua's vehicle, forcing their driver to swerve to avoid it and subsequently crash into the parked truck. The witness claimed the overtaking vehicle then sped off from the scene.
This detail has led to darker theories. User Omotoun commented, "So there was another car that caused the diversion. They need to properly investigate this. Sounds like an assassination plot." Another user, Standard, referenced a police officer on YouTube who also alleged a third vehicle was involved and fled.
Eyewitness Praises AJ's Vehicle, Laments Nigeria's Image
Amid the criticism and suspicion, the eyewitness also acknowledged that the strength of Anthony Joshua's car likely saved his life. "AJ's car is a very strong car..if not for the car AJ would die," the witness stated, also thanking those who helped rescue occupants and manage traffic.
The tragedy has sparked broader conversations about Nigeria's infrastructure and international reputation. User Akin lamented, "I feel for those two friends, left UK peacefully with good intentions and lost their life on the bloody road of Ibadan express way in Nigeria. Honestly, we are getting too much bad image all over the world. Enough of all this nonsense."
This new testimony adds a specific, factual layer—the soya beans cargo—to the ongoing investigation and public discourse surrounding the accident that shocked the sports world and the nation.
