At least 45 people lost their lives and 160 were injured in a tragic incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The roof of the nightclub collapsed while a merengue concert was taking place, with well-known celebrities, athletes, and politicians among the attendees. The collapse occurred during popular singer Rubby Pérez’s concert, resulting in injuries to him and his saxophonist, who tragically died.
Rescue crews worked tirelessly for over 12 hours to search for survivors in the rubble. The President, Luis Abinader, expressed his deep regret over the incident and visited the scene to offer support to those affected. The First Lady, Raquel Abraje, described the tragedy as too great and confirmed that the Governor of Montecristi, Nelsy Cruz, also died after being trapped in the collapse.
Two former Major League Baseball players were among the victims, with Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco losing their lives in the incident. Dotel, a pitcher, and Blanco, who played for the Washington Nationals and in Japan, were inside the nightclub when the roof collapsed. As emergency services worked to treat the injured and locate missing persons, officials pleaded with the crowd to cooperate and give space to ambulances.
The cause of the roof collapse is still unknown, with investigations ongoing. The heartbreaking loss of lives and injuries from this tragic event has deeply impacted the Dominican Republic, and the nation mourns the victims as they come to terms with the devastation.
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