{
  "id": 4885159,
  "title": "6 injured in ferry-vessel collision at Penang Sentral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/6-injured-in-ferry-vessel-collision-at-penang-sentral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1523813/6-injured-ferry-vessel-collision-penang-sentral"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Six individuals were injured when a ferry collided with another vessel at the Penang Sentral ferry terminal in Butterworth, Malaysia, according to the New Straits Times. The incident occurred around 9:58pm and involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and an unidentified vessel. Initially, 92 people were reported to be involved, but only six sustained injuries. The Penang Fire and Rescue Department responded to the scene at 10:07pm, and all injured victims were taken to the hospital by Penang Port ambulances and ambulances from other agencies. The situation at the terminal was described as calm and under control, with the remaining passengers dispersing after the incident. The Butterworth fire and rescue station deployed seven personnel, including a supervisor, and one Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) to the scene, while Penang Port also provided assistance. The operation remains ongoing, with further details expected to be released later.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "6 severely injured after Penang ferry collides with another vessel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/6-severely-injured-after-penang-ferry-collides-with-another-vessel",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:29:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/vessel-collides-with-penang-ferry-several-injured",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:29:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}