{
  "id": 13368773,
  "title": "Eight-metre-deep sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Bharu road",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/eight-metre-deep-sinkhole-forces-closure-of-gua-musang-kota-bharu-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:34:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/10/eight-metre-deep-sinkhole-forces-closure-of-gua-musang-kota-bharu-road/238576"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A sinkhole measuring approximately eight metres deep has forced the closure of the Federal Route FT08 along the Gua Musang-Kota Bharu Road near Taman Rekreasi Kesedar. The incident occurred around 9:05am and affected a stretch of about nine metres between Sections 205.556 and 205.564, involving the alignment of Packages 3B and 3C of the Central Spine Road (LTU) project. The Gua Musang Public Works Department and Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd have implemented the closure to ensure the safety of road users while further action is taken. Road users are advised to use alternative routes via FT2747, specifically Jalan Pulai to Bandar Baharu Gua Musang. Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo has confirmed the incident and advised road users to follow authorities' instructions.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Bharu highway section",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/sinkhole-forces-closure-of-gua-musang-kota-bharu-highway-section",
        "published": "2026-10-10T06:13:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Eight-metre-deep sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Baru road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/eight-metre-deep-sinkhole-forces-closure-of-gua-musang-kota-baru-road",
        "published": "2026-10-10T06:50:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Eight-metre-deep sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Bharu road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/eight-metre-deep-sinkhole-forces-closure-of-gua-musang-kota-bharu-road-13370899",
        "published": "2026-10-10T08:34:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}