{
  "id": 13009493,
  "title": "Retired JKR man killed as Proton Wira veers into opposite lane, collides head‑on with Persona in Setiu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/retired-jkr-man-killed-as-proton-wira-veers-into-opposite-lane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:39:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/09/retired-jkr-man-killed-as-proton-wira-veers-into-opposite-lane-collides-headon-with-persona-in-setiu/238339"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bandar Permaisuri, October 9 — A 72-year-old retired Public Works Department employee, Zulkefli Daud, died after his Proton Wira collided head-on with a Proton Persona near Sungai Tong in Setiu, Kelantan. The accident occurred at around 5.30pm yesterday, when the victim's car suddenly veered into the opposite lane, making it impossible for the 41-year-old female driver of the Persona to avoid the collision. The woman involved in the accident sustained minor injuries, while Zulkefli passed away on his way to the hospital. Forensic tests are underway at the Setiu Hospital Forensic Unit to determine the exact cause of death. Police are treating this incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and requesting witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation at the Setiu District Police Headquarters.",
  "summary": "BANDAR PERMAISURI, Oct 9 — An elderly man was killed after the Proton Wira he was driving collided with a Proton P...",
  "key_points": [
    "72-year-old retired employee Zulkefli Daud dies in accident",
    "Proton Wira veers into opposite lane, collides head-on with Persona",
    "Woman driver sustains minor injuries, investigation underway"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Retired JKR man killed as Proton Wira veers into opposite lane, collides head‑on with Persona in Setiu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/retired-jkr-man-killed-as-proton-wira-veers-into-opposite-lane-13014043",
        "published": "2026-10-09T02:39:21.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}