Santo Domingo: The death toll jumped to 184 after the roof a popular nightclub collapsed during a concert on Tuesday, according to media reports.
The incident took place in Santo Domingo on Tuesday during the performance by merengue singer Rubby Perez. Perez, 69, was found dead in the collapsed club, according to the national police.
Reports suggest that several politicians, athletes, and other prominent personalities were there in the concert the concert.
The police said at least 155 people were injured in the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in the capital, Santo Domingo.
“We deeply regret the tragedy that occurred at the Jet Set nightclub,” the Dominican Republic President said in a social media post.
He said that he has been closely following the incident since it occurred. All relief agencies have provided necessary assistance and are working tirelessly in the rescue effort, he added.
