The scene at Jet Set, a well-known dance club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has turned increasingly somber as rescue workers work tirelessly amid the rubble of a roof collapse that occurred during a live merengue concert early Tuesday morning. Official reports indicate that at least 113 people have lost their lives, with hopes dwindling for any additional survivors.
The collapse, which took place around 12:45 a.m., has left a significant impact on the tight-knit community. Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Dominican Emergency Operations Center, stated that as of Wednesday morning, no one has been found alive beneath the debris since the afternoon following the disaster. More than 155 individuals have been reported as taken to hospitals, with paramedics often transporting multiple victims at once.
Among the deceased is the renowned musician Rubby Pérez, who was performing during the tragic event and whose body was identified and recovered early Wednesday. The Jet Set nightclub has long been a popular gathering place in the Dominican Republic, frequented by celebrities, politicians, and athletes.
The event has drawn national attention, with two former Major League Baseball players confirmed among the victims, alongside a governor and a prominent fashion designer. Additionally, a member of the Dominican congress remains in serious condition following the incident.
As families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones, authorities continue their search, deploying heavy machinery, drones, and trained rescue dogs in a desperate bid to navigate the wreckage of what was once a beloved venue for live entertainment in the capital.
The collapse, which took place around 12:45 a.m., has left a significant impact on the tight-knit community. Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Dominican Emergency Operations Center, stated that as of Wednesday morning, no one has been found alive beneath the debris since the afternoon following the disaster. More than 155 individuals have been reported as taken to hospitals, with paramedics often transporting multiple victims at once.
Among the deceased is the renowned musician Rubby Pérez, who was performing during the tragic event and whose body was identified and recovered early Wednesday. The Jet Set nightclub has long been a popular gathering place in the Dominican Republic, frequented by celebrities, politicians, and athletes.
The event has drawn national attention, with two former Major League Baseball players confirmed among the victims, alongside a governor and a prominent fashion designer. Additionally, a member of the Dominican congress remains in serious condition following the incident.
As families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones, authorities continue their search, deploying heavy machinery, drones, and trained rescue dogs in a desperate bid to navigate the wreckage of what was once a beloved venue for live entertainment in the capital.
