{
  "id": 1848630,
  "title": "3 pedestrians killed in immigration truck crash at KL intersection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/3-pedestrians-killed-in-immigration-truck-crash-at-kl-intersection-1848630",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/19/3-pedestrians-killed-in-immigration-truck-crash-at-kl-intersection"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic collision claimed the lives of three family members on the streets of Kuala Lumpur early this morning. The incident unfolded at around 1am near Maju Junction, on Jalan Sultan Ismail, as an immigration department truck made its way to a detention operation in the Chow Kit area. The immigration vehicle, driven by a 43-year-old officer, was equipped with its beacon and siren, as the traffic light in its direction was red, indicating a halt.\n\nIn parallel, a Proton Saga, driven by a 50-year-old man, was proceeding straight through the junction when the traffic light in his direction was green. Despite the signal, he failed to evade the immigration truck and collided with it. The impact caused the truck to skid, eventually crashing into four pedestrians, as well as another vehicle that had come to a stop at the intersection.\n\nAmong the victims, the father, aged 53, and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The mother, 55, is currently receiving medical treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur for various injuries. Remarkably, none of the drivers involved sustained any injuries. Following the crash, both drivers - those of the immigration truck and the Proton Saga - were apprehended to aid in the ongoing investigation.\n\nSubsequently, both drivers provided samples for breathalyzer and urine tests, which confirmed they were sober at the time of the accident. The case is now under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act, specifically pertaining to causing death through reckless driving.",
  "summary": "The Black Maria entered the intersection with its siren and beacon on but crashed into a car before ramming into a man and his two daughters.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] Three killed after Immigration truck runs red light at KL intersection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/updated-three-killed-after-immigration-truck-runs-red-light-at-kl",
        "published": "2026-08-19T00:26:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "3 pedestrians killed in immigration truck crash at KL intersection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/3-pedestrians-killed-in-immigration-truck-crash-at-kl-intersection",
        "published": "2026-08-19T00:47:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Three family members killed after Immigration truck runs red light",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/three-family-members-killed-after-immigration-truck-runs-red-light",
        "published": "2026-08-19T01:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Crash with Immigration Dept truck at KL’s Maju Junction kills three family members",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/crash-with-immigration-dept-truck-at-kls-maju-junction-kills-three",
        "published": "2026-08-19T01:52:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Three Afghans killed in shooting on car in Quetta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/three-afghans-killed-in-shooting-on-car-in-quetta",
        "published": "2026-08-19T03:23:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Immigration truck crash in KL leaves father, two daughters dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/immigration-truck-crash-in-kl-leaves-father-two-daughters-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:08:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}