British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday.

The crash happened in Ogun State, the report said, citing eyewitnesses. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with another car.

Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with another car, Ogun State Police Command said.

They are investigating the cause of the accident.

Joshua could not immediately be reached for comment.

Fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, while local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.