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Death Toll in Santo Domingo Nightclub Collapse Rises to 98

Rescue operations continue as over 300 emergency personnel search for survivors in the debris of the Jet Set discotheque, with the cause of the collapse still under investigation.

Rettungskräfte suchen nach Überlebenden im Nachtclub "Jet Set", dessen Dach während eines Konzerts in Santo Domingo am frühen Dienstagmorgen eingestürzt ist.
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Einsatzkräfte im Gebäude
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Overview

  • The roof of the Jet Set discotheque in Santo Domingo collapsed during a Merengue concert, killing at least 98 people and injuring more than 150.
  • Rescue teams, using thermal cameras and other tools, are working to locate survivors, with dozens of people still unaccounted for.
  • High-profile casualties include Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Montecristi, and former MLB player Octavio Dotel, who succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital.
  • President Luis Abinader visited the disaster site, expressing condolences and emphasizing the government's commitment to rescue and recovery efforts.
  • The cause of the collapse remains unconfirmed, with investigations ongoing to determine the factors behind the catastrophic structural failure.