Death Toll Rises to 218 in Santo Domingo Nightclub Roof Collapse

Rescue operations have shifted to body recovery as no survivors have been found since Tuesday afternoon.

The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a Merengue concert early Tuesday, killing 218 people.
Rescue efforts saved 155 individuals, who were hospitalized, but no survivors have been found since Tuesday afternoon.
Prominent victims include Merengue singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.
Local authorities have provided 150 free graves for victims' families at the Cristo Redentor cemetery.
The incident has raised concerns about safety and regulatory oversight in public venues across the Dominican Republic.