{
  "id": 14207419,
  "title": "Lorry driver in 12-vehicle crash released on bail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lorry-driver-in-12-vehicle-crash-released-on-bail",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:04:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1554701/lorry-driver-12-vehicle-crash-released-bail"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 51-year-old lorry driver named C. Agilan has been released on bail after being charged in connection with a 12-vehicle crash that injured four people. The driver, who pleaded not guilty to both charges, paid a total of RM12,900 in bail. The incident occurred on Friday, where Agilan's lorry allegedly traveled against traffic and crashed into 11 vehicles at the Alam Budiman traffic lights. He was accused of driving under the influence of methamphetamine and amphetamine, causing the collision and the injuries. The charges were framed under Section 44(1A)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carrying a maximum 10-year jail term and up to RM50,000 fine. Agilan's lawyer, Rohan Singh, argued that his client earned around RM1,700 monthly and supported his non-working wife and 11-year-old child. The courts set bail at RM9,000 with one surety for the driving under the influence charge, and RM3,900 with one surety for the drug consumption charge. The case will be mentioned again on Dec 22 and Jan 11 next year.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: A 51-year-old lorry driver charged over a 12-vehicle crash that injured four people last Friday has been released on bail after paying a total of RM12,900.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Lorry driver in 12-vehicle crash claims trial to driving while high on meth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lorry-driver-in-12-vehicle-crash-claims-trial-to-driving-while-high",
        "published": "2026-10-13T07:57:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Lorry driver in 12-vehicle crash to be charged tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lorry-driver-in-12-vehicle-crash-to-be-charged-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:10:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}