Many Dead After Roof Collapse

Authorities are continuing to search through the rubble at the jet set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Which Saw Mass Casualties and Injuries After Its Roof Collect During An Event in the Early Hours of Tuesday, April 8.

The accident occurred withhe the hour after midnight, according to Associated Press. AMONG THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT, AT LEAEST 18 ATTENTDEES HAVE DIED, and More Than 120 Have Been Injured or Hospitalized. Montecristi Governor in the Cruz was reportedly killed, as was the saxophonist Who performed on stage with merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Pérez Himself Sustained Injuries, According to his manager, Enrique Paulino.

“We presume that many of them are still alive, and that is Why the Authorities Here Will Not Give Up Until Not A Single Person Remains Under That Rubble,” Said Juan Manuel Méndez, Director of the Center of Emergency Operations. Ambulances Are Traveling Bethaeen The NightClub Site and the Local Hospital AS Authorities Work to Uncovery More Concertoers.

Paulino Noted that he initiating the rumble was an incoming earthquake. In a video from the event uploaded to social media, a man can be Seen Pointing at the ceiling and noting that Something Had Just Falle over the crowd. “IT Happened So Quickly,” Paulino Told Local Reporters. “I Managed to Throw MySelf Into a corner.”

“We deeplic regret the tragedy that occurred at the jet set nightclub,” President Luis Abinader Wrote on X. “We have Been Following the Incident Minute by Minute since it Occurred. All relief agencies have provided the necessary assistance and are working tirelessly in the Rescue efforts. Our Prayers. are with the affected families. “

The Number of Patons Present at the time of the Collapse is Unknown at the Moment. Jet Set Holds a Total Capacity of 2,000, for Resident Advisor, and Regularly Hosts Concert Events On Monday Evenings.