{
  "id": 12898389,
  "title": "Tanjong Karang crash: MPV hit stationary lorry after its tyre burst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/tanjong-karang-crash-mpv-hit-stationary-lorry-after-its-tyre-burst",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1550876/tanjong-karang-crash-mpv-hit-stationary-lorry-after-its-tyre-burst"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tanjong Karang: A tragic collision resulted in the deaths of three family members, with another child sustaining head injuries. The incident occurred when a Proton Exora hit the rear of a stationary lorry on the left shoulder of Jalan Raja Musa. The MPV's driver had been traveling from Bestari Jaya towards Tanjong Karang. The crash happened at around 1:30 pm, shortly after the lorry had stopped due to a burst tyre. The impact left the 44-year-old female driver, a 12-year-old girl, and an eight-year-old boy severely injured. All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth passenger suffered head injuries. The case is under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Kuala Selangor district police headquarters operations room.",
  "summary": "TANJONG KARANG: A lorry that had stopped on the left shoulder after suffering a burst tyre was the cause of a crash that killed three family members at Bukit Talang, Jalan Raja Musa, today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three family members killed in Tanjong Karang crash",
    "Proton Exora hit stationary lorry due to burst tyre",
    "Investigation under Road Transport Act Section 41(1)"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/tanjong-karang-crash-norawalysa-was-a-caring-dedicated-teacher",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:20:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}