At the very least 27 People Died and 160 Others Were Injured in the Dominican Republic’s Capital Early Tuesday After a Roof Collapse at an Iconic Nightclub During A Meringue Concert Attended by Vips.
Crews got on Tuesday Searching for prospective survivors under the debris at the one-story leisured class bar in Santo Domingo.
What the Rescuers Said
“We presume that many of them are still alive, and that is why the authorities here will not give up unil not a single person remains under that Rubble,” Said Juan Manuel Méndez, Director of the Center of Emergency Operations.
Among the Victims was Nelsy Cruz, The Governor of the Northwestern Montechristi.
MEAUHHILE, Former Major League Baseball Player Octavio Dotel was among the hurt, as Were Legislator Bray Vargas and Merengue Singer Rubby Perez Who Was Performing at the Venue When the Collapse Happened.
“It was sudden. I thought it was on Earthquake, so I threw myself to the ground and covered my head,” Said Enrique Paulino, Manager of the Singer.
“One of our saxophonists is dead, we tried to get to the area where Rubby was but there was too much debris there,” Heer Said
Local Media Said There were 500 and 1,000 individuals in the club when the catastrophe took place.
‘Main goal is to conserve lives’
Dominican President Luis Abinader Posted on the X Social Media Platform that All Rescue Agencies are “Working Tirelessly” to Help Those Affected.
“We deepy regret the tragedy that occurred at the jet set Nightclub. We have bees following the incident minute since it occurred,” He created.
“All relief agencies have provided the Necessary Assistance and are working tirelessly in the rescue EFFORTS. Our prayers are with the affected families.”
Abadader Visited the Scene and Hugged People Looking for Friends and Family, Some withTears Streaming Down Their Faces He did not speak with press reporters.
“The main objective is to save lives … we are deeply affected,” Heer Said on his arrival.
Edited by: Louis Oelofse
