Overview

• The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a Merengue concert, killing at least 124 people and injuring 155 others.
• Rescue operations, involving over 300 emergency personnel and advanced tools like thermal imaging cameras, have officially ended.
• Prominent figures, including Governor Nelsy Cruz and former MLB player Octavio Dotel, are among the deceased victims.
• Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collapse, with investigations ongoing into potential structural or regulatory failures.
• The Dominican Republic has declared a period of national mourning, reflecting the tragedy’s impact on a key tourist destination.