A tragic incident unfolded at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
According to local media reports, at least 27 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured in the incident, which occurred while the venue was packed with fans. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and panic as the structure gave way without warning, where the ceiling collapsed during a live performance by renowned merengue singer Rubby PĂ©rez and his orchestra. The disaster left and more than 100 injured.
Dominican merengue icon Rubby PĂ©rez has tragically passed away at age of 69.
Tragedy struck the music world on Tuesday afternoon as beloved Dominican merengue singer Rubby PĂ©rez has died following the tragic roof collapse at Jet Set Nightclub in Santo Domingo during his performance last night.
His voice and legacy will forever live on in our hearts. We stand with the Dominican community and all those grieving this unimaginable tragedy.
Former Houston Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel has passed away after being rescued from the rubble at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic due to the collapse of the roof. He died while being transferred to the hospital.
Emergency responders are using thermal cameras to search for survivor.
Our deepest solidarity goes out to our brothers and sisters in the Dominican Republic and to the affected families.
