{
  "id": 5498225,
  "title": "2 killed after motorcyclist tries to overtake in opposite lane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/2-killed-after-motorcyclist-tries-to-overtake-in-opposite-lane-5498225",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:36:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/04/2-killed-after-motorcyclist-tries-to-overtake-in-opposite-lane"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last night, a fatal accident occurred on Jalan Gapam in Bemban, Melaka, resulting in the death of two motorcyclists. According to Jasin police chief Lee Robert, the incident took place around 11:30pm when one of the motorcyclists ventured into the opposite lane to overtake a vehicle. The collision with the other motorcycle led to the untimely demise of both riders at the scene. The 41-year-old lorry driver and the 21-year-old college student both sustained severe head and body injuries, ultimately succumbing to their injuries. The police are currently investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death through reckless driving.",
  "summary": "The first motorcyclist entered the opposite lane while overtaking a vehicle and collided with another motorcyclist, a 21-year-old college student.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2 killed after motorcyclist tries to overtake in opposite lane",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/2-killed-after-motorcyclist-tries-to-overtake-in-opposite-lane",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:36:50.000Z"
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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."
}