Rescue workers have freed dozens of people from the collapsed building, with the focus now on locating any remaining individuals trapped inside. As the hospital emergency rooms fill up with the injured, the community remains in shock over this unfortunate incident that has deeply affected many families. The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation.
Tragedy Strikes Dominican Republic Nightclub as Roof Collapses, Claiming Lives
Tragedy Strikes Dominican Republic Nightclub as Roof Collapses, Claiming Lives
A devastating roof collapse in a Dominican Republic nightclub has left at least 13 dead and many injured, as rescue efforts continue.
In the early hours of Tuesday, a concert by the renowned merengue artist Rubby Pérez at the Jet Set discotheque in Santo Domingo turned into a scene of chaos when a section of the roof gave way. Emergency services have reported ongoing rescue operations, with many individuals feared trapped under the debris. President Luis Abinader has conveyed his sympathies to grieving families, while the director of the Emergency Operations Centre, Juan Manuel Méndez, indicated that ambulances made numerous trips to hospitals with victims. The search for the injured continues, although officials currently estimate around 13 fatalities, while hopes remain high that more survivors can be found beneath the wreckage.
