{
  "id": 16341738,
  "title": "Boy, 7, dies after falling from 10th floor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/boy-7-dies-after-falling-from-10th-floor-16341738",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/24/boy-7-dies-after-falling-from-10th-floor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a tragic evening in Johor Bahru, a seven-year-old boy lost his life after reportedly falling from the 10th floor of a residential flat in Taman Perling. The incident occurred during a game gone wrong, as the young victim engaged in play with other children in the building's 10th-floor corridor. Acting Johor Bahru Utara police chief Azrol Anuar Nor confirmed the boy had sustained severe injuries to his head, arms, and body, leading to his untimely demise at the scene.\n\nUpon arrival, emergency medical personnel pronounced the victim dead. The initial report was received by the police around 5:30 pm. Azrol explained that preliminary investigations revealed the boy had climbed over the corridor wall using a bicycle before falling. A post-mortem examination was performed at 11 am, and a forensic medical officer confirmed that the cause of death was injuries sustained from a fall from a considerable height. Police have recorded statements from four witnesses to aid the ongoing investigation, which has been classified as a sudden death report.\n\nAzrol urged the public, particularly parents and guardians, to keep a close eye on their children and ensure they remain away from high-risk areas. Those with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Johor Bahru Utara police headquarters hotline at 07-5563122 to help with the ongoing investigation.",
  "summary": "The boy apparently fell while playing at the corridor of a block of flats in Taman Perling, Johor Bahru.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}