{
  "id": 7459158,
  "title": "Car crashes into elephant on Jalan Jerangau-Jabor, 3 people injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/car-crashes-into-elephant-on-jalan-jerangau-jabor-3-people-injured",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:19:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1533079/car-crashes-elephant-jalan-jerangau-jabor-3-people-injured"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHUKAI: Three individuals in two cars sustained minor injuries following a collision with an elephant on Jalan Jerangau-Jabor near the Jabor Plantation, according to authorities. At around 7:58 PM on last night, a Perodua Ativa driven by Amirul Afiq Aazmi, 29, and his wife Farhain Jolius, 23, were en route from Jerangau to Jabor when the incident occurred. As they approached the scene, an elephant unexpectedly crossed the road. The driver found it impossible to brake in time due to the animal's proximity and collided with it, as reported by Kemaman police chief superintendent Mohd Razi Rosli in a statement today. Subsequently, a Perodua Myvi driven by Wan Muhammad Faiz Fakhrullah Wan Muhammad Zainal, 31, followed closely behind the Ativa and crashed into its rear. Both drivers were injured, with Amirul suffering a minor hand injury and Farhain experiencing minor injuries to her leg and chest. Wan Muhammad Faiz sustained a minor knee injury. All victims were treated at the Green Zone at Kemaman Hospital. Police have obtained dashcam footage of the incident to aid investigations under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1980 (LN 166/59).",
  "summary": "CHUKAI: Three people in two cars sustained minor injuries in a crash after one of the vehicles collided with an elephant at Km160 of Jalan Jerangau-Jabor near the Jabor Plantation last night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three people injured in elephant-car collision on Jalan Jerangau-Jabor.",
    "Incident occurred at 7:58 PM last night near Jabor Plantation.",
    "Both drivers and passengers treated at Green Zone Hospital."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights the risks of wildlife crossing roads at night, posing a threat to drivers and passengers, and underscores the need for caution when driving in areas with wildlife presence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}