British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria, which killed two members of his team.

The former world champion was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway in Ogun State, near Lagos.

The two men who died were Joshua's close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, the boxer's promoter Matchroom Boxing said in a statement.

It added that Joshua was in a stable condition in hospital, where he was taken for 'checks and treatment' and will remain for observation.

'Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected - and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time,' the Matchroom statement said.

The group's chair, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, paid tribute to the 'two great men' who were killed in the crash. 'Rest in eternal peace Sina and Latz. My thoughts and deepest prayers are with everyone,' he said.

Hours before the crash, Joshua posted a video to Instagram of himself and Mr Ayodele playing table tennis. Mr Ghami had recently posted on social media from Lagos.

A joint statement from the Ogun and Lagos state governments confirmed Joshua's condition and stated that he was in contact with his family.

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he had spoken to Joshua personally to convey his condolences and wish him a 'full and speedy recovery'.

The incident occurred at around noon local time on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway, known as one of Nigeria's deadliest roads. The car was reportedly traveling beyond the speed limit and lost control during an overtaking maneuver, crashing into the truck.

Joshua's team and family have been in shock following the accident, and tributes have poured in for Ghami and Ayodele, who played significant roles in Joshua's career.