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    The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving

    The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving


    Police have taken a statement after he was discharged from hospital.

    The driver of the stationary truck involved in the crash has been declared wanted, after reportedly fleeing the scene.

    Joshua is seeing in the New Year as a patient in a local hospital, accompanied by his parents.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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