15 Dead and 70 Buried After Roof Collapse at Dominican Nightclub During Singer's Performance

15 Dead and 70 Buried After Roof Collapse at Dominican Nightclub During Singer's Performance

Merengue singer Rubby Perez was injured after the roof of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during his performance. The tragic incident left 15 people dead and approximately 70 others trapped under rubble. Perez, known for his Billboard hits, was rescued from the wreckage, but his injuries remain unspecified. Eyewitness footage shows the moment parts of the ceiling fell onto both the crowd and performers. Rescue teams, numbering over 370, are actively searching for survivors amid the debris. Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations, expressed hope that more survivors would be found despite the rising death toll. Local reports suggest dozens of people are injured, and trapped individuals have been calling out for help.