{
  "id": 8393685,
  "title": "Perodua Alza driver dies after collision with Volvo trailer lorry near Sungai Tong, Terengganu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/perodua-alza-driver-dies-after-collision-with-volvo-trailer-lorry-8393685",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T05:53:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/perodua-alza-driver-dies-after-collision-with-volvo-trailer-lorry-near-sungai-tong-terengganu/235762"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 44-year-old motorist from Pahang died in a tragic collision involving a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle and a Volvo trailer lorry near Sungai Tong in Terengganu on the night of September 19. The Setiu district police chief, Supt Zahril Asri Mohd Zain, reported that the accident occurred around 11:30 PM when the Perodua Alza lost control, crossed into the opposing lane, and collided with the Volvo truck. The driver of the Alza was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firefighters before being transported to Setiu Hospital with severe injuries. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 4:10 AM the following morning. The lorry driver, who was en route from Jertih to Kuantan, sustained no injuries. Police are currently investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and are seeking any witnesses to come forward to the Setiu district police headquarters traffic division or contact Inspector Aliah Syafinah Ani Sarudin at 013-6706156 for assistance.",
  "summary": "BANDAR PERMAISURI, Sept 19 — A man was killed after the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) he was driving collided with a...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Perodua Alza driver dies after collision with Volvo trailer lorry near Sungai Tong, Terengganu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/perodua-alza-driver-dies-after-collision-with-volvo-trailer-lorry",
        "published": "2026-09-19T05:53:18.000Z"
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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."
}