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Jet Set Nightclub Roof Collapse in Santo Domingo Leaves 18 Dead, Over 120 Injured

Rescue efforts intensify as hundreds of emergency personnel work to locate survivors and investigate the cause of the structural failure during a live Rubby Pérez performance.

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Overview

  • The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a Rubby Pérez concert early on April 8, killing 18 people and injuring over 120.
  • Emergency teams, including more than 370 rescuers, continue to search for survivors trapped under the rubble, with reports of individuals calling for help.
  • Among the deceased is Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martinez, the governor of Montecristi, while Rubby Pérez was injured but is in stable condition.
  • The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation into the structural failure of the renowned venue.
  • President Luis Abinader and local officials have pledged full support for rescue and recovery efforts, with resources mobilized to assist victims and their families.