In a heartbreaking turn of events, 98 people have lost their lives after a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic. A night of music, dancing, and celebration turned into unimaginable sorrow.
During a performance by well-known merengue singer Rubby Perez, the building collapsed. Regretfully, his manager said that he was one of the fatalities.
The nightclub collapsed as hundreds of people were inside. Approximately 400 rescue personnel remain on the scene, searching the debris for survivors. Authorities fear that as the hunt goes on, the death toll could rise.
Reason for the collapse of the nightclub
The building abruptly collapsed late on Tuesday night, trapping hundreds of people inside. Survivors recount the horrifying event, which included the ceiling cracking, cries, and darkness. Emergency personnel raced to the scene and labored through the night to rescue survivors from the debris. The search for additional survivors is waning, and many people remain unaccounted for.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, and preliminary assessments point to overpopulation and structural problems as possible factors. The victims’ families are inconsolable, with many sobbing as they await word of their loved ones. “My brother had a great night out just now. One woman broke off, “I never imagined I’d be bringing his body home.”
Search ongoing
The club’s roof abruptly collapsed during a packed Monday night performance by well-known merengue singer Rubby Perez, leaving at least 98 people dead. Several well-known people were among the victims, including Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the province of Monte Cristi, and Rubby Perez himself. She was the sister of former Major League Baseball great Nelson Cruz, according to President Luis Abinader, who also confirmed her death.
Hundreds of people filled the nightclub at the time of the incident, attending the concert in large numbers. Jet Set is a well-known venue in the Dominican Republic’s capital and regularly hosts dance music events that attract politicians, athletes, and celebrities. One of Ruby Perez’s band members described the moment of collapse around 1 a.m., saying, “I thought it was an earthquake.” His daughter confirmed that Perez had been trapped under the debris.
With over 400 emergency personnel on the scene, rescue operations got underway right away. They worked nonstop to search through the debris. The Emergency Operations Centre (COE) director, Juan Manuel Mendez, expressed optimism that more people will be discovered alive. Families are eagerly awaiting word on the whereabouts of their loved ones as rescue efforts continue.
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