{
  "id": 2725125,
  "title": "Police probe viral street race after motorcycle riders block Johor expressway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/police-probe-viral-street-race-after-motorcycle-riders-block-johor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126489/police-probe-viral-street-race-after-motorcycle-riders-block-johor-expressway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Johor Bharu are investigating an alleged illegal street race that took place on the Linkedua Expressway after a video surfaced showing motorcyclists blocking traffic to allow a race to occur, followed by fireworks being set off. The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) confirmed they received a report regarding the video, which showed individuals blocking traffic on the expressway between the Senai Utara Toll Interchange and the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO) Interchange on August 22. The footage, shared on social media platform Threads, depicted a group of people facilitating the race and igniting fireworks. Authorities have identified a person believed to have been present at the scene and are collaborating with highway operator PLUS Malaysia Berhad to gather closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the location. The Kulai JSPT is responsible for identifying the riders and spectators involved in the incident. Police stated that additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.",
  "summary": "POLICE in Johor Bharu have launched an investigation into an alleged illegal street race on the Linkedua Expressway after a video showing motorcyclists blocking traffic to facilitate a race went viral on social media. The Bukit Aman Traffic Investiga...",
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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."
}