The tragic collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has killed 79 people. This was reported by the head of the Emergency Situations Center, Juan Manuel Mendez, who published updated data on the social network X, RIA Novosti writes.
According to him, 155 people were injured and taken to hospitals.
The disaster occurred on Monday night at the Jet Set club, located on Independence Avenue in Santo Domingo. At the time of the partial roof collapse, there were a large number of visitors in the establishment.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency services clearing away debris in hopes of finding survivors under the rubble.
In light of the scale of the tragedy, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader signed a decree declaring three days of national mourning for the victims.
