{
  "id": 6835621,
  "title": "PLUS monitoring area hit by landslide near Menora Tunnel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/plus-monitoring-area-hit-by-landslide-near-menora-tunnel-6835621",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:15:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/12/plus-monitoring-area-hit-by-landslide-near-menora-tunnel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A landslide incident occurred near the Menora Tunnel on the PLUS highway yesterday afternoon, affecting the left lane of southbound traffic. However, all lanes were reopened by 7pm, according to the Transportation Monitoring Centre (TMC) Plus. Perak police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin informed that PLUS is monitoring the situation at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway and conducting an assessment of the hill slope conditions to ensure the safety of the route. No casualties or property damage were reported. The cleanup works were completed, and all lanes were reopened to highway users at 7pm. Alwi advised users to exercise caution, follow safety signs, and reduce speed, especially during bad weather. The landslide happened around 2km after the Menora Tunnel during a rainstorm at approximately 4.30pm. Traffic was diverted to the right lane after the left lane was temporarily closed for cleanup, causing a traffic jam of up to 15km in length, as reported by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). Users are advised to check the latest traffic information through official channels before embarking on their journey.",
  "summary": "Perak police chief advises PLUS highway users to be cautious when passing through the area and nearby hilly routes.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PLUS monitoring area hit by landslide near Menora Tunnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/plus-monitoring-area-hit-by-landslide-near-menora-tunnel",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:15:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Left lane closed at Menora Tunnel landslide site as safety precaution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/left-lane-closed-at-menora-tunnel-landslide-site-as-safety-precaution",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Landslide: Left lane at Km263.6 Plus highway near Menora Tunnel closed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/landslide-left-lane-at-km263-6-plus-highway-near-menora-tunnel-closed",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:04:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "NSE southbound lane near Menora Tunnel reopens after slope deemed safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nse-southbound-lane-near-menora-tunnel-reopens-after-slope-deemed-safe",
        "published": "2026-09-12T09:31:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}