A devastating roof collapse occurred at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during a performance by renowned merengue singer Rubby Pérez. The incident resulted in at least 218 fatalities and left over 255 individuals injured, with many sustaining severe trauma.
Among the deceased were notable figures such as former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, former MLB player Tony Blanco, Montecristi Governor Nelsy Cruz, and musician Rubby Pérez. The tragedy has deeply affected the nation, prompting President Luis Abinader to declare three days of national mourning.
Emergency responders, including teams from Israel, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, have joined local efforts in the search and recovery operations. However, as of April 10, no additional survivors have been found, and the focus has shifted to recovering the remaining victims.
The cause of the structural failure remains under investigation. Authorities are working to determine whether the building’s previous inspections met safety standards.
