At least 136 people have died and more than 250 people were injured after the roof of the Jet Set disco, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Collapsara on April 8.
The tragedy occurred during a concert of the popular meringue singer Rubby Pérezwho is among the fatalities, in addition to Athletes, politicians and other personalities of the country.
The Jet Set disco It is the most popular of its kind in Santo Domingo And for years he has presented every Monday live orchestras and soloists, mainly of the meringue and the sauce.
There is still much uncertainty regarding the causes that They would have caused the ceiling collapse. It is known what happened on April 8 at 00.44 local time.
According to survivor, Pérez had interpreted between Five or six songs before the roof collapsed.
Other versions indicate that, before the ceiling collapsed, some people They saw “sand” fall. In fact, several videos show the moments before collapse, and many people are heard saying that “Something had fallen from the roof.”
The authorities indicated that It is “very soon” to clarify the causes of the accident.
What is known about victims?
Among the deceased are the governor of the province of Montecristi (northwest), Nelsy Cruzas well as a son of the Dominican Public Works Minister, andDuardo Estrella.
Dozens of relatives agglomerated around the disco, hospitals and morgue to The waiting for news or identification of your relatives. A list with names of victims It was placed on the canvas of a surrounding tent where the bodies arrive.
Without stopping, more than 300 lifeguards maintain search work among the debris of bricks, zinc sheets and disco steel bars.
What do the authorities and owners of the disco say?
Antonio Espaillat, owner of the Jet Set discopublished a message on their social networks where he said that he collaborates as directly with the authorities to clarify what happened.
“There are not enough words to express the pain generated by this event. What happened has been devastating for everyone. We want you to know that we are with you, with your families, “he said.