Two close friends of British former boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Sina Ghami and Kevin Lateef Ayodele, died in a car crash in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday morning, according to Joshua's camp. Joshua himself sustained minor injuries in the accident, which occurred around 11 a.m. on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Ogun state police commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, stated that Joshua's car collided with a stationary vehicle. The driver of Joshua's vehicle was also injured in the crash. Joshua was transported to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.

"It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin Lateef Ayodele," an official spokesman for Joshua said. "Both were close friends and integral members of" Joshua's team, the statement continued, though the remainder of the statement was not provided in available source material.

The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where the accident occurred, is a major highway connecting Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, with Ibadan, one of the most populous cities in the country. Road safety is a significant concern in Nigeria, with a high rate of traffic accidents attributed to factors such as poor road conditions, reckless driving, and inadequate vehicle maintenance.

The deaths of Ghami and Ayodele represent a significant loss for Joshua, who was reportedly very close to both men. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by Nigerian authorities. There has been no further comment from Joshua's representatives regarding his condition or the investigation.