{
  "id": 11638504,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T08:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127937/drunk-motorcyclist-goes-against-traffic-crashes-into-two-marathon-runners"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A drunk motorcyclist rode against traffic and crashed into two marathon runners during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred around 6:15 am while the road was closed for the event. Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcyclist and his pillion rider had bypassed the road closure marked by traffic cones. The rider, who tested positive for alcohol with an EBA reading of 164mg/100ml, is currently in police custody and has been remanded for three days. The two marathon participants sustained neck injuries and injuries to their knee and hand, respectively. They are receiving treatment at Prince Court and Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The case is being investigated under Section 44(1A)(b) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 186 of the Penal Code.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:42:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}