{
  "id": 3417980,
  "title": "Three dead after Perodua Viva skids and crashes on Kunak-Semporna road",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/three-dead-after-perodua-viva-skids-and-crashes-on-kunak-semporna-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/three-dead-after-perodua-viva-skids-and-crashes-on-kunak-semporna-road/232664"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUNAK, Aug 26 — A tragic accident left three individuals dead and three others injured after a Perodua Viva skidded and crashed on the Kunak-Semporna road yesterday. The incident occurred at KM7 of Jalan Kunak-Semporna, according to Kunak police chief Supt Rejali Ak Angong. At approximately 6.03 pm, emergency medical personnel from the Ministry of Health pronounced the driver and two passengers deceased at the scene. The vehicle was being driven by a local man and was carrying five passengers, including two adults and three children, who were traveling from Kalabakan to their home in Kampung Sungai Langgas. The crash caused the driver to lose control, leading to the skid. One passenger was reported to be seriously injured, while two others sustained minor injuries, all of whom were transported to Kunak Hospital for further treatment. The case is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Rejali also urged all road users to maintain vigilance and consideration while driving.",
  "summary": "KUNAK, Aug 26 — Three people were killed and three others injured after the car they were travelling in skidded an...",
  "key_points": [
    "Three dead in Perodua Viva crash on Kunak-Semporna road.",
    "Accident occurred at KM7 of Jalan Kunak-Semporna, 6.03 pm.",
    "Vehicle skidded, driver lost control leading to fatal crash."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The accident highlights the need for road users to be vigilant and considerate while driving, as urged by the police, to prevent such tragic incidents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Three dead after Perodua Viva skids and crashes on Kunak-Semporna road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/three-dead-after-perodua-viva-skids-and-crashes-on-kunak-semporna-road-3419078",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:56:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}