The recent roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has resulted in a staggering death toll of 218, as authorities confirm their shift from search and rescue to recovery operations. The incident, which occurred during a concert, has drawn attention to the popular venue's capacity and ticket sales as officials strive to piece together the scale of the tragedy.
Tragedy Strikes as Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims 218 Lives
Tragedy Strikes as Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims 218 Lives
Devastating incident at Santo Domingo’s Jet Set nightclub leads to a rising death toll, shifting from rescue to recovery efforts.
The recent roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has left the Dominican Republic in mourning, with the death toll now confirmed at 218. On Thursday, emergency management officials reported that hopes of finding any survivors among the wreckage had faded, prompting a decisive shift from rescue operations to the recovery of bodies.
The catastrophic event occurred early Tuesday morning during a concert at one of the capital's most frequented venues, which is known for attracting a significant crowd, especially on Monday nights. The club's capacity ranges from 700 to 1,000, yet officials have not disclosed the exact number of attendees at the time of the disaster. Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the emergency operations center, has stated that officials are working to determine the total based on ticket sales and the number of individuals currently in the morgue or local hospitals.
Amid the sorrow, it has also been revealed that notable figures were among the fatalities, including a governor, a family of esteemed bankers, and two former Major League Baseball players. The merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the time of the tragedy, was also recovered from the debris.
Authorities have emphasized that although the rescue phase has concluded, operations to recover the deceased will persist. The government has assured the public that they remain committed to locating every victim, as expressed by Mr. Méndez: "We are not abandoning anybody." The nation grapples with the enormity of this disaster as the community processes the profound loss incurred through this heartbreaking event.
The catastrophic event occurred early Tuesday morning during a concert at one of the capital's most frequented venues, which is known for attracting a significant crowd, especially on Monday nights. The club's capacity ranges from 700 to 1,000, yet officials have not disclosed the exact number of attendees at the time of the disaster. Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the emergency operations center, has stated that officials are working to determine the total based on ticket sales and the number of individuals currently in the morgue or local hospitals.
Amid the sorrow, it has also been revealed that notable figures were among the fatalities, including a governor, a family of esteemed bankers, and two former Major League Baseball players. The merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the time of the tragedy, was also recovered from the debris.
Authorities have emphasized that although the rescue phase has concluded, operations to recover the deceased will persist. The government has assured the public that they remain committed to locating every victim, as expressed by Mr. Méndez: "We are not abandoning anybody." The nation grapples with the enormity of this disaster as the community processes the profound loss incurred through this heartbreaking event.
