{
  "id": 19280443,
  "title": "Two Chinese tourists among three injured in boat collision off Semporna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/two-chinese-tourists-among-three-injured-in-boat-collision-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:42:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1574483/two-chinese-tourists-among-three-injured-boat-collision-semporna"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three individuals, comprising two Chinese tourists and one local crew member, sustained minor injuries when their tourist boat collided with another vessel off Semporna yesterday. The accident unfolded at 11:12 AM, as the eight-person Chinese boat en route to Pulau Bohey Dulang from Seafest Jetty encountered engine issues. The boat had stopped in the waters near Pulau Singamata to clear debris from its engine when it was struck from behind by another tourist craft. Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah of the Semporna police reported that two Chinese tourists, a 29-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, along with one crew member of the initial boat, required medical attention for their injuries. The second boat, operated by a local man, sustained no damage and its crew members remained unharmed. The collision occurred under investigation for negligent navigation and causing harm through an act endangering life or personal safety, as per Section 280 and Section 337 of the Penal Code.",
  "summary": "SEMPORNA: Three people, including two Chinese tourists, were injured after their tourist boat suffered engine trouble and was rammed by another vessel near Pulau Singamata yesterday.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}