{
  "id": 14953663,
  "title": "Two TNB contractors critically injured by electric shock as substation fire triggers Johor Bahru blackout (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/two-tnb-contractors-critically-injured-by-electric-shock-as-14953663",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/16/two-tnb-contractors-critically-injured-by-electric-shock-as-substation-fire-triggers-johor-bahru-blackout-video/239385"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Bahru, October 16 – Two Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractors were critically injured after receiving electric shocks during maintenance work on the Kangkar Tebrau main intake substation, leading to a fire and a power outage in parts of the city. The incident occurred at 6.03pm, causing TNB to deploy a technical team to the scene and work to restore electricity to the affected consumers. The Johor Fire and Rescue Department responded to the fire at 6.10pm, receiving a distress call about the power outage. Upon arrival, the operational response team confirmed the electrical power outage during maintenance work, leading to the electric shock of two individuals. The team provided immediate medical attention and transported the victims to the hospital via Emergency Medical Rescue Services. Firefighters subsequently secured the area and returned to the station. Earlier, social media users reported widespread blackouts in Johor Bahru, including Tebrau, Masai, and parts of Pasir Gudang, along with malfunctioning traffic lights, causing traffic congestion in multiple locations.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Two Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractors were critically injured after suffering electri...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Two TNB contractors critically injured by electric shock as substation fire triggers Johor Bahru blackout (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/two-tnb-contractors-critically-injured-by-electric-shock-as",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Johor Baru power outage: Substation fire in Tebrau disrupts electricity supply",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/johor-baru-power-outage-substation-fire-in-tebrau-disrupts",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:25:41.000Z"
      }
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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."
}