An eyewitness who was directly behind the scene of Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has provided a detailed account, confirming that road officials responded on foot within minutes but highlighting the ongoing debate about ambulance availability.
In a post on the social media platform X, user Yemi Dada (@deyemidada) stated his vehicle was "one behind the wreck" of Joshua's car after it collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), writing that their officers "were on the scene in about 5 mins."
A Swift Response, But Questions About Medical Protocol
According to Dada, traffic buildup blocked vehicle access, so the FRSC personnel arrived "running" on foot. He detailed their immediate actions: "They extracted AJ from the car and removed the bodies from the road and cleared traffic in about 10 minutes. They did very well."
However, his account ignited a critical discussion about emergency medical services. Dada pointed out that there are "at least 2 Ambulances" stationed at the nearby Redeemed Christian Church of God camp, just five minutes from the accident site. Despite this, Joshua was reportedly transported to the hospital in a police van, as no ambulance was on scene initially. This detail has led to public scrutiny of Nigeria's first-responder protocols and ambulance deployment.
Mixed Reactions and a Journalist's Critique
The eyewitness report triggered mixed reactions online. Some users praised the FRSC's efficiency under difficult circumstances, while others questioned if the officers had adequate medical training for extraction, a procedure that can worsen spinal injuries if done incorrectly.
Prominent journalist Rufai Oseni also raised pointed questions about the rescue operation, further fueling the online discourse. The conversation has expanded from the specifics of the crash to a broader examination of emergency response infrastructure and public awareness, with one commenter noting, "Many Nigerians don't even know the emergency number to call when something like this happens."
The accident, which claimed the lives of two of Joshua's close associates, continues to resonate, transforming from a tragic news item into a case study for public debate on road safety and emergency preparedness in Nigeria.
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