Rain And Strong Wind, Kapok Trees Overwhelm Cars Like Cars And Stalls In West Jakarta Morning Market

JAKARTA – A pickup truck was wrecked after being hit by a kapok tree on Jalan Perniagaan, Pasar Pagi, Roa Malaka, Tambora, West Jakarta, Wednesday, March 2.

"The fallen kapok tree is more than three meters high. Our officers are taking action," said Head of the West Jakarta City Parks and Forestry Service, Djauhar Arifien, in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 2.

Djauhar explained, the incident occurred at around 12.15 WIB. The kapok tree fell due to strong winds during heavy rains. Incidentally, there was a car with the police number KB 8239 AJ parked.

In addition to hitting a pickup truck, the tree also hit a shop and two residents' houses at the location. But so far, it has not confirmed whether there are casualties from the incident.

When confirmed, the Head of Tambora Sub-district, Bambang Sutarna, said that currently officers are cutting the tree's branches.

This is done so that road users can cross the road that is closed due to the fallen tree.

"The tree fell near the access road to the shophouse. So, not on a major highway," said Djauhar.