{
  "id": 6303598,
  "title": "2 maut kereta terbabas rempuh pokok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/2-maut-kereta-terbabas-rempuh-pokok-6303598",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:57:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/08/2-maut-kereta-terbabas-rempuh-pokok-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur - Two people died and one suffered injuries after a heavily loaded truck overturned and crashed into a tree near Kilometer 134 of the Kuantan-Johor Bahru highway in Rompin, Malaysia, early Friday night, according to Rompin Police Chief Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi.\n\nInitial investigations found that the accident was likely caused by the driver's negligence while operating the vehicle. The truck carrying three men was heading from Rompin to Kuantan when it lost control and overturned, crashing into the tree on the left side of the road, police said.\n\nThe 27-year-old driver, R. Vijay, died upon receiving medical treatment at Rompin Hospital. The 17-year-old passenger, P. Vijayan, also succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The 16-year-old front-seat passenger, M. Tanush Kumar, sustained physical injuries.\n\nPolice Chief Sharif Shai stated that the investigation, conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, found that the driver's failure to maintain control of the vehicle led to the tragic accident. A post-mortem examination of the deceased victims was scheduled for 9 am the following day at Rompin Hospital.",
  "summary": "Kejadian di Kilometer 134 Jalan Kuantan-Johor Bahru, Rompin itu turut menyebabkan seorang lagi mangsa cedera.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2 maut kereta terbabas rempuh pokok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/2-maut-kereta-terbabas-rempuh-pokok",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:57:31.000Z"
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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."
}