Fallen Tree on Jalan Sudirman Hit Porsche Car
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
A Flamboyan tree that located at Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, fell after rain accompanied by strong winds poured the capital since morning until noon. Despite there was no casualty, the tree hit a black Porsche car at the scene.
The fallen tree broke out at around 11 AM when rain poured. And then hit the car which was heading to Indonesia Hotel
"The fallen tree broke out at around 11 AM when rain poured. And then hit the car which was heading to Indonesia Hotel," told Irwan, one of motorcyclists at the scene, Monday (2/1).
Sukria, (48), one of freelancers from Central Jakarta Park and Cemetery Sub-dept disclosed, the incident led to traffic jam on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman.
Fallen Tree on Jalan Patal Senayan Evacuated"The officer came around 15 minutes later. Because, their post is far from the scene," he told.
He furthered that tree evacuation was done by 20 officers and finished within 45 minutes. Afterwards, the tree immediately brought by one truck.
Currently, the traffic of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-HI Roundabout has returned to normal.
