Death Toll from Nightclub Disaster Climbs to 225
A tragic incident occurred at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, were a roof collapse during a merengue concert led to the deaths of four individuals after being hospitalized, raising the total death toll to 225. Health officials reported that 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble, while over 200 sustained injuries, with 15 still hospitalized, including five in critical condition. The collapse caught many prominent figures, including politicians and athletes, by surprise as they enjoyed the concert.
The health minister stated that identifying the victims was delayed due to the need for biometric data. Among the deceased were notable former MLB players and the governor’s brother, complicating the tragedy further. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation, with officials visiting the scene to assess the situation. A memorial for singer Rubby Pérez,who was performing at the nightclub when the disaster occurred,drew considerable public mourning.
As of Saturday morning,all the bodies of the victims had been returned to their families. The community continues to grieve as the search for answers regarding the incident continues.
Four people hospitalized after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died overnight, raising the death toll to 225, health officials said Saturday.
Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble of the popular venue in the capital Santo Domingo.
More than 200 were injured, with 15 of them still hospitalized, including five in critical condition.
Early on Tuesday, the roof at the nightclub Jet Set collapsed during a merengue concert.
Politicians, athletes and a fashion designer were among those enjoying live music when disaster struck.
As of Saturday morning, people remained at a forensics institute waiting for the return of their loved ones’ bodies.
Later in the day, health authorities said all 225 bodies had been returned to the victims’ families.
Health minister Victor Attalah told journalists Saturday there was a delay in identifying victims because the majority of them had to be matched using biometric data.
Victims identified so far include former Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera. Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi whose brother is seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz also died.
Officials have said it is too soon to determine why the roof fell, although prosecutors visited the scene on Thursday after rescue crews began packing up and removed heavy equipment.
On Thursday, President Luis Abinader and First Lady Raquel Arbaje attended the burial of singer Rubby Pérez in Santo Domingo’s National Theater.
Pérez had been performing on stage at the packed Jet Set club early Tuesday when dust began falling from the ceiling and, seconds later, the roof caved.
Mourners clad in black and white streamed into the theater and some doubled over in tears as a recording of Pérez singing the national anthem played.
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