Tumbanging Tree In Front Of Pancasila University, Motorcycle Drivers Caring For Alternative Roads

A fallen tree in front of the University of Pancasila Lenteng Agung/ Photo; IST

JAKARTA - A large tree collapsed in front of Pancasila University, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. As a result, many motorists chose to go through alternative channels. Jagakarsa sub-district head Santoso confirmed the incident. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 6, at 6.45 WIB.

Santoso explained that the collapse of the large tree resulted in road access from Depok, West Java to DKI Jakarta being cut off. So that many motorists pass through other routes to achieve their goals.

This is from Depok to Jakarta. Many residents took alternative routes through Putra Village," Santoso said when confirmed, Tuesday, September 6.

"So through the front of Serengseng Village, then Jalan Delima, Jalan Delima to Putra Village. Putra's village was straight and then penetrated the Lenteng Agung Station again by itself, residents were looking for a way," he continued.

However, the access was closed not long after. Because officers from PPSU, the Transportation Service to Satpol PP immediately took action with cuts.

"We handle it by cutting and cutting trees so that traffic can be passed directly again," he said.

Santoso suspects that the tree collapsed due to its fragile condition. On that basis, he has asked the Parks and Forestry Service to monitor trees in his area.

We will prioritize, for use. But if the tree is in a condition, it will be dangerous, of course, a dive will be carried out," he concluded.