{
  "id": 2276873,
  "title": "2 penunggang basikal maut dilanggar kereta di Putrajaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-penunggang-basikal-maut-dilanggar-kereta-di-putrajaya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T02:06:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/21/2-penunggang-basikal-maut-dilanggar-kereta-di-putrajaya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two bicycle riders died after being hit by a car in Putrajaya, according to Putrajaya Police Chief Aidi Sham Mohamed. The initial investigation found the car driven by a 40-year-old male who had made a left turn from the central lane before colliding with the two victims around 10:15 PM yesterday. The 40-year-old and 30-year-old victims were pronounced dead at the scene, local news outlet Harian Metro reported. Both men suffered severe head and facial injuries, the police added. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Chief Mohamed urged witnesses or anyone with information to assist the investigation by contacting the Putrajaya Traffic Police Station at 03-8886 2138 or any nearby police station.",
  "summary": "Polis berkata kereta itu mengubah haluan dari lorong tengah ke kiri sebelum melanggar dua mangsa dalam kejadian kira-kira 10.15 malam tadi.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two bicycle riders died after being hit by a car in Putrajaya.",
    "Car driven by 40-year-old male made a left turn before collision.",
    "Victims suffered severe head and facial injuries, case under investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The fatal collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists, particularly at night, and underscores the need for caution and safety measures on roads in Putrajaya.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2 penunggang basikal maut dilanggar kereta di Putrajaya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-penunggang-basikal-maut-dilanggar-kereta-di-putrajaya-2280634",
        "published": "2026-08-21T02:06:11.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}