{
  "id": 8147358,
  "title": "Total standstill on NSE northbound after two box vans overturn near Kuala Kangsar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/total-standstill-on-nse-northbound-after-two-box-vans-overturn-near",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:01:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/total-standstill-on-nse-northbound-after-two-box-vans-overturn-near-kuala-kangsar/235600"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At KM257.7 on the North-South Expressway (NSE), near Kuala Kangsar in Perak, a collision involving two box vans has resulted in a total standstill of northbound traffic. As of 9.18am, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported a 1.7km queue of vehicles as northbound lanes were completely blocked by the overturned vans. The extent of casualties remains unknown at this time. Emergency response units and recovery equipment have been dispatched to the scene, working diligently to clear the obstructed lanes and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists traveling northbound are strongly cautioned about potential lengthy delays and advised to exercise extreme care when approaching the area or consider alternative routes to avoid the congestion.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — A crash involving two box vans that overturned on their sides has completely blocked all n...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two box vans collided near Kuala Kangsar, causing a total standstill on NSE northbound.",
    "1.7km queue formed as northbound lanes were blocked by overturned vans.",
    "Emergency units dispatched to clear lanes and restore traffic flow."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The accident has brought northbound traffic on the North-South Expressway near Kuala Kangsar to a complete halt, prompting motorists to expect lengthy delays or seek alternative routes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Total standstill on NSE northbound after two box vans overturn near Kuala Kangsar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/total-standstill-on-nse-northbound-after-two-box-vans-overturn-near-8153289",
        "published": "2026-09-18T02:01:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}