At least 44 people, including a sitting provincial governor, have died and over 160 others were injured after the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a packed merengue concert early Tuesday morning.
The incident, which unfolded in the presence of prominent public figures, athletes, and musicians, has sparked outrage over potential safety lapses and regulatory oversight.
Among the victims was Nelsy Cruz, governor of Monte Cristi province and sister to MLB star Nelson Cruz, who tragically died after being trapped under the rubble.
The collapse has sent shockwaves across the Dominican Republic, with families still waiting for news on missing loved ones as rescue efforts continue.
While authorities have promised a full investigation, no immediate cause for the structural failure has been disclosed.
Jet Set, known for hosting high-profile events, had not issued any prior warning of structural concerns.
Calls for accountability are growing louder as the nation mourns one of its deadliest nightclub disasters in recent memory.
Credit: News Rangers except headline
