**Rescue operations are underway as hopes remain for trapped individuals following a devastating roof collapse at a popular venue.**
**Tragedy Strikes Dominican Republic Nightclub: 79 Dead in Roof Collapse**
**Tragedy Strikes Dominican Republic Nightclub: 79 Dead in Roof Collapse**
**A catastrophic incident at Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub during a live performance claims lives and leaves many injured.**
At least 79 lives were claimed and over 150 individuals sustained injuries after a roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The incident transpired during a concert by well-known merengue artist Rubby Pérez in the early hours of Tuesday. Among the deceased was notable former Major League Baseball player Octavio Dotel, aged 51, who succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital after being rescued from the wreckage.
The nightclub was packed with patrons, and currently, a force of approximately 400 rescuers continues to search the debris for survivors. Emergency Operations Centre director Juan Manuel Méndez expressed guarded optimism, speculating that some individuals could still be alive beneath the rubble.
The tragedy has claimed other prominent lives, including Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province and sister to former MLB star Nelson Cruz. During his extensive career from 1999 to 2013, Dotel played for several major teams, including the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.
Eyewitness video footage reveals a crowded nightclub where attendees were enjoying the performance, moments before the catastrophic event. In a shocking clip, observations from concertgoers capture the chaos as patrons notice the impending disaster. One band member provided an account, expressing confusion over the incident, initially mistaking the collapse for an earthquake.
In the wake of this heart-wrenching event, President Luis Abinader has offered condolences to the affected families and the nation mourns the loss of lives in this catastrophic occurrence.
The nightclub was packed with patrons, and currently, a force of approximately 400 rescuers continues to search the debris for survivors. Emergency Operations Centre director Juan Manuel Méndez expressed guarded optimism, speculating that some individuals could still be alive beneath the rubble.
The tragedy has claimed other prominent lives, including Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province and sister to former MLB star Nelson Cruz. During his extensive career from 1999 to 2013, Dotel played for several major teams, including the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.
Eyewitness video footage reveals a crowded nightclub where attendees were enjoying the performance, moments before the catastrophic event. In a shocking clip, observations from concertgoers capture the chaos as patrons notice the impending disaster. One band member provided an account, expressing confusion over the incident, initially mistaking the collapse for an earthquake.
In the wake of this heart-wrenching event, President Luis Abinader has offered condolences to the affected families and the nation mourns the loss of lives in this catastrophic occurrence.
