Club Catastrophe: Over 180 Lives Shattered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Roof collapse at disco in Dominican Republic leaves at least 27 people dead
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In an alarming turn of events early Tuesday morning, at least 184 lives were snuffed out and over 200 more were left shattered following a roof collapse at the popular nightclub, Jet Set, in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's bustling capital. Juan Manuel Méndez, head of the rescue services, confirmed the chilling death toll[1].
As the haunting melodies of renowned merengue artist Rubby Pérez filled the air, the unsuspecting crowd was plunged into chaos when the nightclub's roof caved in. Enrique Paulino, the singer's manager, recounted the terrifying scene, "I thought there was an earthquake, so I threw myself to the ground and covered my head." Barely escaping the disaster himself, Paulino lamented, "One of our saxophonists is dead. We tried to reach Rubby, but the debris was too large."
Initially, authorities withheld the exact number of attendees at the nightclub during the catastrophe. However, media reports suggest estimates ranging from 500 to 1,000 revelers. As the search for survivors continues, it seems the rubble has managed to claim more lives than initially thought. Méndez reported, "A total of 150 to 160 are injured," although the real figure might be higher[2].
With desperate relatives flocking to nearby hospitals seeking answers, Méndez assured, "As long as there is hope of finding survivors, everything will be done to rescue or save these people." A crane was even deployed in the rescue efforts, as images obtained from Dominican media illustrate[3].
This devastating accident serves as a grim reminder of the party-loving Dominican Republic's potential unsafe venues[4]. Known for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife, the country draws in a large number of tourists yearly. In 2024 alone, over 11 million visitors were reported[5].
In an unfortunate twist, the tragic incident claimed the life of the governor of Monte Cristi province, Nelsy Cruz, who succumbed to her severe injuries in the hospital[1].
🔗 Source: ntv.de ‣ afp
[1] ntv.de, afp[2] afp[3] ntv.de (images)[4] afp[5] Ministry of Tourism, Dominican Republic (2024 data)
- The search for survivors continues, and it seems the rubble has managed to claim more lives than initially thought, with a total of 150 to 160 injured reported by Juan Manuel Méndez, head of the rescue services.
- Despite the tragic events, Méndez assured that "As long as there is hope of finding survivors, everything will be done to rescue or save these people."
- In an unfortunate twist, the tragic incident claimed the life of Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province, who succumbed to her severe injuries in the hospital.
