The number of victims of the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has increased to 184 on Thursday.
Search operations at the scene of the tragedy continue. It is known about the hospitalisation of at least 155 people.
The roof of the club Jet Set collapsed on the night of April 8 during the performance of merengue performer Rubby Perez. His death as a result of the incident was reported yesterday. Among those expressing condolences for the musician’s death are former Dominican President Leonel Fernandez, Dominican singer Fernando Villalona and others.
At the time of the tragedy in the club could be about 700 people. Among the dead are also the governor of Monte Cristi province Nelsi Cruz, musician Luis Solis, athletes Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.
The Council of Europe’s Centre of Competence, the Department of Public Works, the police, the army and the Civil Defence forces are involved in the rescue efforts. President Luis Abinader declared three days of mourning until April 10.
