Death Toll Nears 100 in Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse
- At least 184 people have died and dozens have been injured due to the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, according to Dominican officials.
- President Luis Abinader stated that all rescue agencies are "working tirelessly" to manage the aftermath of the tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub.
- Miami's Dominican community is mourning the loss of beloved public figures, including merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the time of the collapse.
- The roof fell during a performance, instantly killing some and trapping others, according to emergency operations director Juan Manuel Méndez.
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Collapse of the roof of a discotheque in Santo Domingo: the death toll increases to 218 deaths; no hope of finding survivors
The director of the Emergency Operations Centre stated that 189 people had been rescued, adding that the "first aid workers are stopping their research operations."
Dominican Republic: Pope Francis mourns as nearly 200 die in nightclub incident
Pope Francis has extended his prayers to those who died and others, who were injured when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the roof fell on over 300 people in the Jet Set night club. Nearly 200 people including a provincial governor have been confirmed dead while others are still critically ill due to injuries. Authorities said about 155 people have been rescue…
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