Shock in Santo Domingo: Roof collapse claims at least 58 lives!

Shock in Santo Domingo: Roof collapse claims at least 58 lives!

A tragic disaster struck in the Dominican Republic when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert by merengue singer Rubby Pérez. According to reports, at least 58 people died and more than 150 people were injured. The incident occurred on the night of Monday to Tuesday when 69-year-old Pérez was on stage. According to his daughter, he is among the injured, but is alive but injured and was found in the rubble.

The exact reasons behind the roof collapse are still unclear. While authorities were unable to give a specific number of people in attendance, eyewitnesses estimated that there were between 500 and 1,000 people in the club. Pérez's manager reported a sudden and shocking collapse that seemed like an earthquake. An eyewitness described plaster and stones falling from the ceiling before the great disaster occurred.

Rescue efforts and victims

Montecristi Province Governor Nelsy Cruz also died in the incident. She was the sister of MLB player Nelson Cruz. Another well-known name among the victims is former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel. Around 400 helpers were immediately mobilized to search for possible survivors. This operation includes the use of thermal imaging cameras and specialized dogs as many survivors are trapped in the rubble. Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Emergency Operations Center, said there were signs of possible survivors.

Rescue teams are working tirelessly to help the injured, while many people in the region are donating blood. President Luis Abinader visited the scene of the accident and expressed his condolences for those affected and their families. At a nearby hospital, the survivors' names were read aloud as worried family members waited for news. The situation of Manuel Olivo Ortiz, who was waiting for news about his son, who had also attended the concert, was particularly moving.

Background and emergency management

In light of this tragedy, the need for effective emergency management is clearer than ever. A systematic approach, as in BSI standard 100-4 described could help to minimize such incidents. The standard outlines how authorities and companies should increase their resilience and prepare for emergencies in order to quickly resume business operations after crises and minimize damage.

Those responsible for the Jet Set club have already announced that they will work with the authorities to clarify the exact causes of the accident. The incident has caused great consternation in the Dominican Republic and beyond, and society stands together in this difficult time of grief and pain.