Death Toll from Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse Rises to Nearly 200
The death toll from the collapse of the roof of the renowned Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has risen to nearly 200 people. The incident which marked one of the country’s most devastating tragedies in recent history occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday during a performance by celebrated merengue artist Rubby Pérez and his orchestra. Authorities reported that over 300 people were inside the club when the roof caved in. Pérez’s body was found Wednesday morning, according to emergency services. Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Emergency Operations Center, confirmed that at least 184 individuals, including two former Major League Baseball players, were killed. Although 145 people had been rescued alive by Tuesday, officials have not yet released a total number of injured victims. The number of people still unaccounted for remains uncertain.