{
  "id": 12272173,
  "title": "Police record statements in probe into 13-year-old student's fall from school building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/police-record-statements-in-probe-into-13-year-old-students-fall-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:16:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1548630/police-record-statements-probe-13-year-old-students-fall-school"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KULIM: The police are currently recording statements from multiple individuals following a tragic incident where a 13-year-old student fell from the third floor of a secondary school. Superintendent Syamsul Sinring of the Kulim police reported that the boy suffered severe injuries and is currently being treated at Kulim Hospital. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The incident is said to have occurred around 3:40pm during a school break. The police first learned of the incident from a 48-year-old male teacher who discovered the student lying on the ground near the stairs in Block E. The authorities believe the student may have been under considerable academic stress. If anyone is experiencing emotional distress or has any mental health concerns, they are advised to seek help from a medical professional or contact Befrienders at 03-7627 2929.",
  "summary": "KULIM: Police are recording statements from several people after a 13-year-old student fell from the third floor of a secondary school here on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Police recording statements after 13-year-old student's fall.",
    "Boy suffered severe injuries, treated at Kulim Hospital.",
    "Incident occurred around 3:40pm during school break."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Police: Statements recorded after 13-year-old student sustains severe injuries in three-storey fall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/police-statements-recorded-after-13-year-old-student-sustains-severe",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:06:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}