Dominican Republic 184 dead after disco accident - search for survivors ends
The death toll after the collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic has risen to 184. This was announced by the head of civil protection, Juan Manuel Méndez, on Wednesday evening (local time). According to the government, there is no realistic chance of finding any survivors.
10.04.2025, 06:25
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According to the authorities, the more than 300 emergency services on site have moved from the search and rescue phase to the recovery of bodies. More than 150 injured people are still being treated in hospitals.
It is still unclear what led to the accident at the popular "Jet Set" club in the capital Santo Domingo. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday night when part of the roof fell onto the revelers during a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Pérez was also killed.
