Chandigarh, December 11, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)- Two foreign tourists reportedly died at a popular tourist hotspot in Bali on Tuesday after a massive tree fell. The incident occurred at the sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, northern Bali, on a day when the area saw strong wind and heavy rain.
A chilling video of the tree collapse has emerged, showcasing the immense size of the tree.
The tourists who died in the freak accident are reportedly from France and South Korea. Another female tourist from South Korea was seriously injured and is hospitalised in Ubud, according to Bali Post.
The tree fell at mid-day when Monkey Forest had a large number of visitors.
A viral video, which has over a million views, captures the horrifying moment tourists realised a massive tree was crashing down and began running for their lives on the pathway. Seconds later, CCTV footage from the same incident shows the chaos as the giant tree hit the ground.
A baby or a toddler in a stroller was also seen among the tourists in the video.
Summary: Two tourists died after a massive tree fell on them at Bali’s Ubud Monkey Forest. The incident was captured on camera, raising safety concerns at the popular site