Two tourists reportedly dead after tree falls in Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali

Two tourists have reportedly died after a large tree fell at a popular tourist destination in Bali.

Heavy rains caused a large tree to fall in Monkey Forest, in Ubud, in Bali on Tuesday. Picture: pawangnya_info

Two tourists have reportedly died after a large tree fell at a popular tourist destination in Bali on Tuesday.

The tree fell in Monkey Forest in Ubud at about midday local time. The sanctuary is a popular spot on the island for tourists to get close to monkeys.

Heavy rains caused a large tree to fall in Monkey Forest, in Ubud, in Bali on Tuesday. Picture: Bali Livin

Heavy rains caused a large tree to fall in Monkey Forest, in Ubud, in Bali on Tuesday. Picture: pawangnya_info

Ubud Police Chief Commissioner Gusti Nyoman Subarsana said his team co-ordinated an evacuation of the area.

Two foreign nationals, one reportedly from France, and the other from South Korea died when they were struck.

Local authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were injured in the incident, with reports the cracking of branches alerted many to run for safety.

The incident was caught on CCTV camera and shows frightened tourists running away as the huge tree comes down.

Some of those fleeing were young families with prams.

In one clip a wide path that was full of tourists, only moments before the tree came down, is completely covered by debris.

Another video shows people helping someone who appears to be seriously injured near the tree.

The tree fell due to strong winds and heavy rains in the area, according to the Bali Post.

Staff and other tourists attempted to help the victims. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.

The forest, formally known as Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a favourite among Australian tourists. It offers the opportunity to interact with long-tailed macaques that call it home.

A traditional cleansing ceremony will be held to honor the incident and those who lost their lives.