{
  "id": 15726642,
  "title": "Father says doctors suspect food blocked airway of seven-year-old who died at school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/father-says-doctors-suspect-food-blocked-airway-of-seven-year-old-who",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T09:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128579/father-says-doctors-suspect-food-blocked-airway-of-seven-year-old-who-died-at-school"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mior Shahrizal Mior Zakaria, the father of a seven-year-old girl, claims medical professionals suspect a food-related blockage in his daughter's airway led to her death after experiencing breathing issues at school. The father informed authorities that doctors have expressed this theory, though the precise cause remains undetermined.\n\nUpon learning his daughter was having trouble breathing, Mior rushed to the school, where he found her unconscious on a second-floor corridor. Despite attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the girl did not respond. He reported that approximately 15 minutes after his arrival, an ambulance arrived, but by then, his daughter remained unresponsive.\n\nThe incident occurred at Putrajaya Hospital, where the girl had been taken after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties in her school classroom. She was pronounced dead at the hospital on Monday. Sepang district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman, confirmed the police received notification of the incident at 7:30 PM on Monday. Emergency responders provided initial respiratory support at the scene before transporting the girl to the hospital for additional treatment.\n\nMior Shahrizal had taken a leave of absence from work in early January to dedicate himself to his daughter's education, frequently accompanying her to and from school. He described her as active and noted that she acted differently on the day preceding the tragedy. On that day, his daughter quickly took care of her morning religious school routine and school uniform without assistance, unlike her usual reluctance to shower at home. Mior also mentioned that his daughter was particularly close to him, often sharing stories or seeking his help when facing challenges.\n\nDespite the profound loss, Mior expressed his willingness to accept the circumstances with an open heart.",
  "summary": "DOCTORS suspect food, possibly a banana or chicken, blocked the airway of a seven-year-old girl who died after experiencing breathing difficulties at school, her father said. Mior Shahrizal Mior Zakaria, 48, said doctors had informed him of the possi...",
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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."
}