{
  "id": 3424925,
  "title": "Three killed, three injured in Kunak crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/three-killed-three-injured-in-kunak-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:03:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1518957/three-killed-three-injured-kunak-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kunak witnessed a tragic accident that claimed three lives and left three others injured. The incident occurred when a car, driven by a Perodua Viva, veered off the road and crashed at Km7 of Jalan Kunak-Semporna. The driver and two passengers were found deceased at the scene by medical personnel from the Health Ministry. The vehicle was en route from Kalabakan to Kampung Sungai Langgas, carrying six individuals - the driver, two adults, and three children.\n\nUpon the crash, the driver lost control of the car, leading to the skid and subsequent collision. Rejali Ak Angong, the District Police Chief, detailed the sequence of events in a statement. The crash led to three fatalities and three injuries, with the injured taken to Kunak Hospital for further medical attention.\n\nThe case is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Rejali emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and caution among motorists, urging them to drive responsibly and safely.",
  "summary": "KUNAK: Three people were killed and three others injured after the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed at Km7 of Jalan Kunak-Semporna here yesterday.",
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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."
}