Carwin Javie Molleja, a 32-year-old percussionist, was celebrating a reunion with his mother in Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub when disaster struck in the early hours of Tuesday. What began as a joyous occasion quickly turned to horror as the ceiling fell, resulting in a tragic loss of at least 221 lives.
Nightclub Collapse Survivor Shares Heartbreaking Experience Amid Tragedy
Nightclub Collapse Survivor Shares Heartbreaking Experience Amid Tragedy
A harrowing eyewitness account reveals the chaos following the deadly ceiling collapse in Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub.
Carwin described the moment the chaos erupted after a piece of debris fell from the ceiling. Initially unaware of the impending danger, he and his mother were caught off-guard by the sudden onslaught of falling materials. "What I have in my head are the screams, the loud sound of the ceiling falling in," Carwin recounted, emphasizing the panic that ensued.
Amid the chaotic environment, the pair managed to escape but soon realized their friends were missing. Desperate for help, Carwin re-entered the wreckage, calling for his friend Jessica but faced the grim realization of a disastrous situation as he encountered the overwhelming avalanche of debris.
Carwin's struggle to locate Jessica quickly turned into a helpless position, describing the scene as "total chaos," with people frantically trying to assist the trapped. The aftermath saw emergency responders rushing to the scene, but the sheer scale of the disaster impeded rapid recovery efforts.
Despite Carwin's persistent efforts to reach his friend, he ultimately had to leave the scene to care for his injured mother. Tragically, later reports confirmed that Jessica and her sister were among the dead. Heartbroken by the loss, Carwin expressed his regret for not being able to do more during that harrowing time.
As investigations continue into the causes of the collapse, the community mourns the lives lost and grapples with the profound impact of the tragedy at Jet Set nightclub.
Amid the chaotic environment, the pair managed to escape but soon realized their friends were missing. Desperate for help, Carwin re-entered the wreckage, calling for his friend Jessica but faced the grim realization of a disastrous situation as he encountered the overwhelming avalanche of debris.
Carwin's struggle to locate Jessica quickly turned into a helpless position, describing the scene as "total chaos," with people frantically trying to assist the trapped. The aftermath saw emergency responders rushing to the scene, but the sheer scale of the disaster impeded rapid recovery efforts.
Despite Carwin's persistent efforts to reach his friend, he ultimately had to leave the scene to care for his injured mother. Tragically, later reports confirmed that Jessica and her sister were among the dead. Heartbroken by the loss, Carwin expressed his regret for not being able to do more during that harrowing time.
As investigations continue into the causes of the collapse, the community mourns the lives lost and grapples with the profound impact of the tragedy at Jet Set nightclub.
