{
  "id": 16871461,
  "title": "Headmaster killed after car hits wild boar, collides with lorry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/headmaster-killed-after-car-hits-wild-boar-collides-with-lorry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T08:12:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1565516/headmaster-killed-after-car-hits-wild-boar-collides-lorry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Headmaster Harman Harun perished after a car he was driving struck a wild boar and then collided with an oncoming lorry in Kalumpang today. The incident unfolded around 7:15 am as Harman was en route from Batang Kali to Hulu Bernam. Initial police reports indicate that Harman struck the wild boar crossing the road before losing control of the vehicle and crossing into the opposite lane. The driver of an empty lorry, a male in his 30s, was unable to avoid the collision and struck the car. Harman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the lorry driver sustained no injuries. The body was transported to Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The accident is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act. Police are urging anyone with pertinent information to reach out to Inspector Nurul Anati Zulkifli at 03-6064 1222 or visit the nearest police station.",
  "summary": "HULU SELANGOR: The headmaster of SK Hulu Bernam was killed after his car hit a wild boar and collided with a lorry on Jalan Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh near a petrol station in Kalumpang this morning.",
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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."
}