{
  "id": 11638200,
  "title": "Drunk motorcyclist crashes into 2 marathon runners in KL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/drunk-motorcyclist-crashes-into-2-marathon-runners-in-kl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546805/drunk-motorcyclist-crashes-2-marathon-runners-kl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kuala Lumpur, a motorcyclist, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, crashed into two Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM) 2026 participants early this morning. The 21-year-old rider was allegedly speeding through a road closure and traveling against traffic when the collision occurred. Preliminary breath tests revealed the rider's blood alcohol level at 164mg/100ml, well above the legal limit. The incident took place on Jalan Munshi Abdullah around 6:15am. The rider was carrying a 19-year-old pillion passenger, who was also injured. Both the rider and his passenger were taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for further tests upon their arrest. The 50-year-old woman victim suffered neck injuries and was being treated at Prince Court Medical Centre, while the 41-year-old man had injuries to his right knee and hand. The rider and pillion passenger are currently being held at Dang Wangi police station lock-up to aid the ongoing investigation. Police have urged any witnesses or individuals with information about the incident to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or their nearest police station.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist who allegedly rode through a road closure before travelling against traffic crashed into two Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM) 2026 participants early today.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Drunk motorcyclist goes against traffic, crashes into two marathon runners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/drunk-motorcyclist-goes-against-traffic-crashes-into-two-marathon",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}