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.