A social media post by a young Nigerian man has stirred deep emotions online after he shared a firsthand account of the tragic accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.
Eyewitness Recounts Grim Discovery at Crash Site
The incident, which occurred on December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, claimed the lives of two of Joshua's friends. The champion survived. A man, identified on social media as @emmaski2010, came upon the scene shortly after the collision.
In a viral post, he revealed a harrowing detail that had not been widely reported. He counted three bodies at the scene, which were already being transported. "I passed by the scene of the accident as I counted up to three bodies at the back of the road safety pick-up on their way to the morgue," his statement read. He added that he was unaware the boxing icon was involved in the crash at the time.
Emotional Plea and Public Outcry Over Road Safety
Following his grim description, the eyewitness offered prayers for the victims. "May the dead RIP and quick recovery to the injured," he wrote. His post ignited a flurry of reactions from Nigerians online, with many expressing grief, anger, and frustration.
The comments section became a forum for discussing broader issues. While many thanked God for Joshua's survival, others pointedly mourned the other victims. User @Coyredsbcfc expressed a sentiment shared by many: "Yes thank god for his safety. Just a shame god couldn't be bothered to keep safe the 2 people that were killed."
A significant portion of the backlash, however, was directed at the state of Nigerian infrastructure. Many commenters directly linked the accident to the poor condition of federal roads. User @C4Chullo's comment was representative: "Nothing is sucking blood over here.. just tell your governors and governments to give us good roads with no potholes. AJ driver fit de try dodge potholes wey leads to the accident. Our federal roads are bad."
Accident Sparks National Conversation
The tragedy has transcended celebrity gossip, morphing into a national conversation about public safety and governance. Other reactions ranged from cynical humor about the country's challenges to direct criticism of those making light of the situation.
This eyewitness account adds a raw, human layer to the reporting of the accident, moving beyond the headlines to highlight the immediate and brutal aftermath witnessed by ordinary citizens. It underscores the suddenness of such tragedies and the collective trauma they inflict.
In related reports, other Nigerians have visited the crash site, sharing videos and photos of the severely damaged vehicle, while friends of the deceased have begun sharing tributes online, painting a fuller picture of the loss incurred on that fateful day.
