Overview

• The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a live performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez early Tuesday morning.
• At least 18 people have been confirmed dead, including Montecristi Governor Nelsy Cruz, with over 120 others injured and hospitalized.
• Hundreds of rescue workers are actively searching the rubble for survivors, with authorities emphasizing hope for finding more people alive.
• Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was rescued from the debris, while Pérez and other injured individuals are receiving medical care.
• The cause of the collapse remains unknown as investigations are underway, with President Luis Abinader and Mayor Carolina Mejía overseeing response efforts.