{
  "id": 19252399,
  "title": "Two brothers among three killed by lightning after seeking shelter under tree in Sepang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/two-brothers-among-three-killed-by-lightning-after-seeking-shelter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T00:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129358/two-brothers-among-three-killed-by-lightning-after-seeking-shelter-under-tree-in-sepang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two brothers and their cousin perished in a lightning strike that occurred in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang yesterday afternoon. The victims, aged 16, 18, and 26, sought refuge under a tree after concluding repairs to a vehicle during heavy rain.\n\nAccording to Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman, the bodies were subsequently transported to Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (HSIS) Serdang for further procedures. The deceased were identified as brothers Mohamad Ahzam Marusin and Mohd Sahrif, along with their cousin Mohammad Safwan Aksan. Their cousin's family member, Haris Salleh Kurais, shared that the trio was inseparable, frequently spending time together, including working on motorcycles and engaging in shared hobbies.\n\nFamily member Haris Salleh Kurais recounted receiving news of the tragic incident around 4:30 PM and expressed shock at their untimely deaths. He last saw them two days prior during a family beach outing. The remains are now en route to Semporna, Sabah, following post-mortem examinations.\n\nFamily and friends began gathering at the hospital's Forensic Unit at 8 PM to await the outcomes of the post-mortem investigations. Previously, videos circulating on social media depicted the three victims covered in batik cloth beneath the tree during the downpour.",
  "summary": "TWO brothers and their cousin were killed in a suspected lightning strike after seeking shelter under a tree in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang yesterday. The three victims, aged 16, 18 and 26, were believed to have been caught in the strike at ab...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two brothers and a cousin killed by lightning strike in Sepang.",
    "Victims sought shelter under tree after vehicle repairs during heavy rain.",
    "Bodies transported to Hospital Sultan Idris Shah for further procedures."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}