{
  "id": 334761,
  "title": "Aruz driver in hot soup over alleged assault on PLUS highway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/aruz-driver-in-hot-soup-over-alleged-assault-on-plus-highway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T01:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/125984/police-hunt-aruz-driver-over-alleged-assault-on-ferrari-driver-on-plus-highway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nilai police are searching for a Perodua Aruz driver allegedly involved in a road rage incident on the North-South Expressway that saw a Ferrari driver allegedly assaulted. The incident, which occurred near Nilai on Saturday, was reported at 6.40pm by one of the drivers involved. Initial investigations suggest the altercation began around 11am at Kilometre 276 of the PLUS Highway, as the two men in their 30s appeared to be involved in a misunderstanding. The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, causing him to fall, and threatened the victim with criminal words. The public helped break up the fight. Police have identified the suspect and vehicle, and are investigating under Section 323 and 506 of the Penal Code. The public is asked to assist the investigation or remain silent to avoid interfering with the inquiry.",
  "summary": "POLICE are tracking down the driver of a Perodua Aruz suspected of assaulting a Ferrari driver during a confrontation on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Nilai on Saturday. Nilai district police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said police rec...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cops seek Aruz driver after highway fight with Ferrari driver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/cops-seek-aruz-driver-after-highway-fight-with-ferrari-driver",
        "published": "2026-08-08T16:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}