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Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse Leaves 218 Dead, Recovery Concludes

Authorities confirm the end of rescue efforts at Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub as investigations begin into the structural failure that caused the disaster.

A drone view shows emergency personnel at the site of the collapsed Jet Set nightclub, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
Personnel from civil defense and firefighters work at the Jet Set nightclub following the collapse of its roof in Santo Domingo on April 8, 2025.
Rescue workers search for bodies at the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed during a merengue concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
People attend a Mass for the victims of the Jet Set club roof collapse, at St. Elizabeth's Church, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Overview

  • The roof collapse at the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has been declared one of the Dominican Republic's deadliest disasters, with 218 confirmed fatalities and 189 survivors rescued.
  • Rescue operations have officially concluded, with no additional survivors found since Tuesday afternoon; efforts now shift to recovery and investigation.
  • Prominent victims include merengue singer Rubby Pérez, MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, and Montecristi governor Nelsy Cruz.
  • Initial expert analyses suggest structural deficiencies and long-term damage, including from a 2023 fire, as likely causes of the collapse.
  • The Dominican government has declared three days of national mourning and pledged a thorough investigation to uncover the disaster's exact cause.