In brief
Rescue workers are tirelessly digging through rubble in Santo Domingo after a devastating nightclub roof collapse claims at least 113 lives, with many still missing.
In a shocking incident in Santo Domingo, the roof of the popular Jet Set nightclub collapsed during an explosive concert by merengue star Rubby Pérez, tragically leaving 113 dead and over 150 injured. The collapse occurred just before 1 AM, when hundreds of concert-goers filled the venue. Eyewitness videos captured moments leading up to the disaster, showing Pérez on stage before chaos erupted.Amid the search efforts, crowds of anxious relatives have gathered, holding vigils for their missing loved ones. Among them, Zulinka, Pérez's daughter, shared her heartbreaking story of survival and loss. She and her husband narrowly escaped, but her father, trapped beneath the debris for hours, sadly passed away before rescuers could reach him.Nelsy Cruz, a provincial governor attending the event, also fought for survival, calling the president for help while injured. She tragically succumbed to her wounds later. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was rescued alive but died en route to the hospital.Investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing, as the nation mourns with three days of national mourning declared by President Abinader. The tragedy has struck a deep chord within the community, especially as the nightclub was known for bringing people together through music and celebration.
