Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria. Several outlets have reported that Joshua escaped the collision with minor injuries, though two of his associates died. The incident took place around 11 a.m. (5 a.m. ET) on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, local authorities have confirmed, per CNN. Joshua was left with “minor bruises,” though the two other occupants of the car, one of whom was the driver, died. Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, both of whom were foreign nationals, died in the collision. Anthony Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Boxing, and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed their passing. “Anthony Joshua is well and responding to treatment,” Babaseyi Boluwatife, a spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, told CNN. The details surrounding Anthony Joshua's car accident explored: Ahmed Tinubu took to X to issue the following statement: “I have spoken with AJ to personally convey my condolences over the passing of his two close associates, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami in the recent accident. I wished him a full and speedy recovery, and prayed with him. AJ assured me he is receiving the best possible care.”The Sun has reported that, in clips circulating online, AJ, 36, can be seen shirtless in the back of the car, writhing in pain. He was seated in the rear-left passenger seat in the Lexus. Per the outlet, the car could have been driving over the speed limit before it collided with a stationary lorry. Per the outlet, the athlete had arrived in Nigeria earlier that day. He was later transported to a hospital, and in more videos circulating online, he can be seen grimacing while speaking with local first responders. A spokesperson for him said in a statement: “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 Latif Ayodele. Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families while they process this truly shocking and devastating news. Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment, he is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.” Just days earlier, Anthony Joshua scored £70million after having beaten Jake Paul in a boxing bout. A friend of his said in a statement: “He’s OK but badly shaken." Another source told The Sun: “AJ will be totally devastated by the loss of two of his oldest friends. They were both at his recent fight against Paul. The holiday was a chance to celebrate, and AJ was riding the crest of a wave following his victory. He knew that the fight had introduced him to a new generation of boxing fans, and everyone was very excited about the future.”Anthony Joshua previously boasted three out of the four major world championship belts in boxing. He also boasts the gold medal in the super heavyweight category at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was competing for Great Britain at the time. “Life is much more important than boxing,” Paul posted to X. “I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.” Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.