Roof Collapse at Dominican Nightclub Leaves 18 Dead, Over 100 Hospitalized

Rescue operations continue as officials search for survivors and investigate the cause of the tragedy during a live performance in Santo Domingo.

The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed early Tuesday during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez, killing at least 18 people.
More than 100 people have been transferred to hospitals, with emergency responders working to locate survivors trapped in the rubble.
Authorities, including the Emergency Operations Center, are actively investigating the cause of the structural failure, which remains undetermined.
Former MLB player Octavio Dotel, reportedly present at the nightclub during the collapse, is currently unaccounted for, raising concerns within the community.
President Luis Abinader and local officials have pledged full support for rescue efforts, with over 400 personnel mobilized to the scene.