Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, suffered minor injuries Monday in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two other passengers, local police have confirmed.

Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, was traveling in the back of a Lexus SUV on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu, his ancestral hometown, when the vehicle was involved in a collision at around 11 a.m. local time.

Joshua was transported to a specialist medical facility in Lagos and is in stable condition, according to local government. Matchroom Boxing said in a statement released later Monday that he will remain there for observation.

"The vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated," a statement from Ogun State Police Command read.

"He was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention. Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene."

Matchroom Boxing said Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, members of Joshua's team, died in the crash.

"Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected," Matchroom Boxing said in a statement.

Police also told ESPN that Joshua's vehicle hit a stationary truck parked along the road.

"The accident happened as a result of a burst tire on AJ's vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control and the vehicle to swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road," Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo told ESPN.

"For now, I'm aware of two fatalities and Joshua himself has been taken to hospital for medical attention."