{
  "id": 2519075,
  "title": "Woman killed by collapsing iron pole after car crashes into Kajang food court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/woman-killed-by-collapsing-iron-pole-after-car-crashes-into-kajang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126452/woman-killed-by-collapsing-iron-pole-after-car-crashes-into-kajang-food-court"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 47-year-old woman met her death after an iron pole collapsed and struck her head following a car collision in a Kajang food court on Saturday morning. Police revealed the incident transpired around 1:15am when a 35-year-old man drove his vehicle into the dining area of the food court before turning back towards the exit. The woman, a pedestrian, allegedly attempted to stop the vehicle as it collided with the pole, resulting in severe head injuries. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver sustained injuries and was admitted to the hospital for treatment and sample collection. He had no prior criminal history and is currently receiving medical care. The case is under investigation for reckless or dangerous driving causing death, which could result in a prison term of five to ten years, a fine of up to RM50,000, and a driving license suspension for at least five years. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and encourage all road users to exercise caution, drive responsibly, and adhere to traffic laws for everyone's safety.",
  "summary": "A 47-YEAR-OLD woman was killed after an iron pole collapsed and struck her head when a car crashed into a food court in Bandar Mahkota Cheras early Saturday. Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the incident oc...",
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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."
}