In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Carwin Javie Molleja was joyfully dancing with his mother at Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub, unaware that their celebration would turn into a life-altering tragedy.
Tragedy Strikes: Survivor Recalls Harrowing Nightclub Ceiling Collapse
Tragedy Strikes: Survivor Recalls Harrowing Nightclub Ceiling Collapse
A mother's reunion with her son turns into a nightmare as a nightclub disaster claims over 220 lives.
At 01:00 am, as Carwin shared a precious moment with his mother, Carmin, after three long years apart, the unthinkable happened—a portion of the ceiling collapsed, resulting in a horrific disaster. Carwin recalls hearing loud screams and the crushing sound of debris falling, as instinct kicked in and he embraced his mother for safety. They were tragically fortunate, sustaining only minor injuries as the chaos unfolded around them.
Amid the panic, Carwin's desperate search for his friend Jessica and her sister led him back into the devastated club, where he faced the grim reality of those trapped under the rubble and felt utterly helpless. "The stones were huge," he lamented, reflecting on the frustration of being unable to aid those in distress.
Emergency services arrived shortly after, yet Carwin remained at the scene, witnessing the chaos as responders pulled out the injured and deceased, including musician Rubby Pérez. After a torturous hour of searching and calling for his friends, he learned the heart-wrenching news that Jessica and her sister had been found dead, buried beneath the ruins.
Reflecting on the night's events, Carwin expressed profound regret for not being able to do more. "It feels awful not being able to do anything," he said, conveying the heartbreak of survival amidst overwhelming loss.
This incident stands as a reminder of the fragility of life and the sheer unpredictability of joy turning into despair, with the aftermath leaving families shattered and a community in mourning.
With at least 221 lives lost, the Jet Set nightclub collapse has rocked Santo Domingo, raising questions about safety protocols and emergency response capabilities.
Amid the panic, Carwin's desperate search for his friend Jessica and her sister led him back into the devastated club, where he faced the grim reality of those trapped under the rubble and felt utterly helpless. "The stones were huge," he lamented, reflecting on the frustration of being unable to aid those in distress.
Emergency services arrived shortly after, yet Carwin remained at the scene, witnessing the chaos as responders pulled out the injured and deceased, including musician Rubby Pérez. After a torturous hour of searching and calling for his friends, he learned the heart-wrenching news that Jessica and her sister had been found dead, buried beneath the ruins.
Reflecting on the night's events, Carwin expressed profound regret for not being able to do more. "It feels awful not being able to do anything," he said, conveying the heartbreak of survival amidst overwhelming loss.
This incident stands as a reminder of the fragility of life and the sheer unpredictability of joy turning into despair, with the aftermath leaving families shattered and a community in mourning.
With at least 221 lives lost, the Jet Set nightclub collapse has rocked Santo Domingo, raising questions about safety protocols and emergency response capabilities.
