At least 98 people were killed by another 160 and were injured when the roof of a night store in its capital, Santo Domingo, Monday night (7/4). There was the famous Merengge (Dominican Republic National), Rubi Peres. Among the victims, the singer himself, two former baseball players and the commander of the Monte Christie province.
Available approval for the singer’s funeral
The news that the 69 -year -old creator of many popular songs is among them, confirmed his artistic agent, Enrique Paulino, at the French Agency. “It’s accurate. We expect his children to give their approval for the funeral, “he said.
Up to 1,000 people might have been in the club
About 400 rescuers participate in. Media of the Dominican Republic reports that 500-1,000 people were in the jet set set, which is a “institution” for the capital’s nightlife.
Alive the singer’s daughter left
In a video released on social media, the collapse of the roof appears while Peres was on stage. The singer’s daughter, Sulinka Peres, managed to get out alive.
At least 44 people died and more than 100 were being treated for injuries after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities said.
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Dozens of relatives of victims rushed to searching for some information about their own people. “We are desperate,” Regina Del Rosa, whose sister was in the club, told the Sin TV channel.
The Jet Set club organizes concerts or party every Monday night, according to local media. The appearance of Ruby Peres, 69, attracted too many spectators.
I thought there was an earthquake
“It happened suddenly. I thought there was an earthquake, I fell to the floor and covered my head, “said Enrique Paulino, the artist’s manager. “A saxophonist was killed. We tried to get to the point where Ruby was but the debris was mountain, “he said.
Began to fall soil on the drinks
Club’s bastard, Iris Penia, told Sin how she escaped, along with her son, who is a French national. “At some point something like soil began to fall on our drinks on the table. I asked the security guards if there was an earthquake. A stone fell and cracked the table where we were and we went out. My son returned to get his backpack. The debris fell. It was severe, as if tsunami or earthquake hit us. It’s a miracle that I came out alive, “he said.
“The main goal is to save lives,” Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader said in the morning. “All rescue services provide the necessary assistance and are involved in business. We pray for families, “he said earlier via X.
Among the victims is the commander of the province of Monte Christi, Nelsi Cruz.
A huge hole is distinguished in the shots
In shots pulled by a helicopter, a huge hole is distinguished where the club was once. Large white crane removes debris. Authorities called on citizens to donate blood for the injured. The club in its announcement states that it is working with the authorities to help the victims and clarify what happened.
It should be noted that the Dominican Republic has successfully drawn its economy to tourism and received more than 11 million visitors in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Tourists prefer it for its beaches, music, nightlife and colonial architecture. Tourism contributes about 15% of the country’s GDP.
Sources: Associated Press, AFP, HA – EIA
