Dominican Republic authorities said that on April 8, the roof of a ritzy Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed, killing at least 79 people, including a provincial governor named Nelsy Cruz.
Another 160 people were injured.
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Leaves at Least 79 Dead, 160 Injured
Emergency workers are still searching for victims who may still be alive.
Rescue workers search for survivors at the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed during a merengue concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 8, 2025. Eddy Vittini/AP Photo
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