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A large tree fell at the Mattabulu Site, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi (Sulsel), hitting a hut occupied by a number of residents. The incident resulted in 9 people reportedly dying. The tr... A large tree fell at the Mattabulu Site, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi (Sulsel), hitting a hut occupied by a number of residents. The incident resulted in 9 people reportedly dying. The tragedy occurred at the Petta Bulu Matanre Site, Mattabulu Village, Lalabata District, Soppeng, Sunday (3/11). A number of residents visited the site to make a pilgrimage. Soppeng Police Chief AKBP Muh Yusuf Usman said that initially the tourists came with the intention of traveling. They brought food offerings with the intention of paying for a celebration. "Tourists who visit the Petta Bulu site. They will perform their celebration at the site," he said. He explained that at around 11.00 WITA it suddenly rained accompanied by strong winds. Then thunder was heard and lightning struck a large tree near the hut where tourists made offerings. "In the hut, the victims made offerings. However, lightning struck a tree, causing several large tree branches to collapse and fall on the hut occupied by the victims," he explained. "The total number of victims is 17. (The details) There are 9 people who died, and 8 people who suffered injuries and are being treated at Latemmamala Regional Hospital, Soppeng," Yusuf continued. Based on the information received, the nine people who died include Rosmini (37), Marnuni (34), Asse (40), Ikada (37), Wammenneng (60), Karyati (55), Agus (10), Rabiah (50), and Nuraeni. Meanwhile, the eight people who are being treated in hospital include Sulfiana (20), Satriana (27), Nafisah (66), Taju (24), Sakkatang (33), Nur Indah Sari (29), Iruse (35), and Iwan (36). Show more