{
  "id": 5098738,
  "title": "Sungai Johor Bridge safe for use - SDEB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sungai-johor-bridge-safe-for-use-sdeb",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:39:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1524517/sungai-johor-bridge-safe-use-sdeb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA TINGGI: The Sungai Johor Bridge is safe for all road users, according to Senai-Desaru Expressway Bhd (SDEB). The bridge's technical team conducted inspections and assessments of the bridge's structural condition after a vessel drifted close to the bridge around 2.30pm today. The bridge's structure was found to be in a safe condition and can be crossed as usual. SDEB emphasized that safety is always their top priority and they will continue to monitor the bridge structure's condition to ensure the safety of highway users. However, users are reminded to follow traffic regulations and any safety instructions issued. Earlier, several videos and pictures showed the incident went viral on Facebook, causing concern among highway users, but SDEB clarified that the bridge was indeed safe and not closed.",
  "summary": "KOTA TINGGI: The Sungai Johor Bridge here is safe for all road users, according to Senai-Desaru Expressway Bhd (SDEB).",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Cargo vessel hits Sungai Johor Bridge in Kota Tinggi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/cargo-vessel-hits-sungai-johor-bridge-in-kota-tinggi",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:07:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}