A recent visit to the scene of the accident involving British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has sparked a fresh wave of discussions online. A man shared a video detailing his observations about the stationary truck that was struck by the boxer's vehicle on an Ogun State expressway.
Eyewitness Account from the Accident Scene
Hours after the tragic incident that claimed the lives of two of Anthony Joshua's close associates, a TikTok user identified as @ambassador_snazy went to the location. In a now-viral video, he pointed out the trailer that was involved in the collision. The man expressed his shock, stating in Pidgin English, "This is the truck that want to kill Anthony Joshua for us today o. Na this truck wan kills Anthony Joshua for us o." He further questioned the driver's actions, adding, "I don't know what the driver was thinking while driving."
The footage clearly showed where the large vehicle was parked on the road before the collision. The car carrying Joshua, three other men, and the driver crashed into this stationary truck. Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital in a police van, as no ambulance was immediately available at the scene.
Public Reaction and Debate Over the Crash
The video prompted intense debate among Nigerians on social media, with many analyzing the visible road conditions and the truck's positioning.
User Gracious commented, "Something isn't adding up, the road is very wide, and why wasn't Anthony Joshua wearing any shirt?"
Prince Bola suggested driver distraction: "The driver was apparently distracted. The passenger at the front must have seen the truck before the driver did... I believe they were all distracted. May their souls rest in peace."
Others focused on the truck's placement. User mayol888 asked, "How did they not see that truck? Parked all the way to the side." MERCY LAND MINISTRY INT'L noted, "the driver should be held responsible. that truck is well parked guess it developed fault."
Contrasting views pointed to speed as the primary cause. User AWOLOWO ABIOLA stated firmly, "nothing concerned the truck, overspeeding is the cause." Mark Edwin Yorke added, "I don't get it, looking at where the truck is parked apart from the car developing a fault i just can't see what might cause this accident apart from reckless and inexperienced driving."
Journalist Raises Critical Questions
Meanwhile, the accident has drawn reactions from public figures. Prominent journalist Rufai Oseni raised two thought-provoking questions regarding how Anthony Joshua was rescued from the scene. His inquiries, which focused on the emergency response, generated significant buzz on social media platforms, adding another layer to the ongoing conversation about the tragic event that occurred on the 30th of December, 2025.
The incident continues to highlight critical issues surrounding road safety, driver awareness, and emergency service availability on Nigerian highways.
