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The Digest:

The Ogun State Police Command has stated that a tyre burst caused the crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua, contradicting the Federal Road Safety Corps' earlier finding that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking were to blame.

Key Points:
  • Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi attributed the accident to a tyre burst in a television interview.
  • This contradicts the FRSC’s preliminary report, citing speeding and unsafe overtaking as primary causes.
  • The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu on Monday.
  • Joshua sustained minor injuries, but two of his close associates died in the collision.
  • The deceased were identified as his strength coach, Sina Ghami, and personal trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele.
  • Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus SUV, collided with a stationary truck after the incident.
  • The differing official accounts have sparked questions about the definitive cause of the tragedy.
This discrepancy highlights the often complex and contested nature of accident investigations, even in cases involving international celebrities, leaving room for public speculation and doubt.

Sources: The Cable