{
  "id": 4767460,
  "title": "Two killed, four hurt in boat crash near Mersing jetty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/two-killed-four-hurt-in-boat-crash-near-mersing-jetty-4767460",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T00:51:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/01/two-killed-four-hurt-in-boat-crash-near-mersing-jetty/233446"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MERSING, September 1 — Tragedy struck near the Sungai Mersing estuary last night when a collision between two boats claimed two lives and left four others injured. The Fire and Rescue Department's Operations Control Centre received an emergency call at 9:04 pm regarding the incident. In response, a Fire Rescue Tender and a Fire Response Vehicle from the Mersing Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the Mersing Jetty, staffed with nine personnel. Upon their arrival, medical personnel confirmed the fatalities and handed over the bodies to the police for further investigation. Four other victims, who were injured in the collision, are currently receiving treatment and the rescue operation is ongoing. Mersing District Police Chief, Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani, confirmed the incident and stated that the case is still under investigation, with a media statement expected to follow soon.",
  "summary": "MERSING, Sept 1 — Two people died, while four others were injured in a two-boat collision near the Sungai Mersing...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Two killed, four hurt in boat crash near Mersing jetty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/two-killed-four-hurt-in-boat-crash-near-mersing-jetty",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:51:33.000Z"
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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."
}