Roof collapse at Dominican Republic club leads to 44 fatalities and over 146 hospitalized

A tragic incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has left at least 44 people dead, including a governor and a saxophonist. The roof of the nightclub collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez, leading to 146 ambulance transfers to hospitals and ongoing search and rescue efforts. Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has declared three national days of mourning and confirmed the death of Governor Nelsy Cruz. The Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, expressed his condolences, highlighting Cruz’s leadership and dedication to public service. Pérez’s daughter reported that her father sang to help rescuers locate him in the rubble and is currently in stable condition. The city’s mayor, Carolina Mejía de Garrigó, expressed sympathy for the families affected by the tragedy. President Abinader visited the collapse site and emphasized the importance of saving lives. The cause of the roof collapse at the renowned nightclub is still under investigation, with the owners pledging full cooperation with authorities. The nation remains in shock as the community comes together to mourn the lives lost and support those affected by this devastating event.

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