Officials from the Dominican Republic said on Thursday that the death toll from the tragic collapse of the popular nightclub on Tuesday had grown to over 200.
Official number of bodies recovered from collapsed buildings I stood up Another 155 people were injured at the age of 221 on Thursday, with rescue workers saying there is a slight chance that the living person will recover.
Rescue personnel recovered 189 survivors from the disaster site, but it has been almost 48 hours since the survivors were found in the wreckage.
Nevertheless, the family Gathered At the scene, they are hoping to hold onto pictures of their missing loved ones and oppose the odds for the good news. Sadly, Juan Manuel Mendes, Director of Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) I said The rescue operation officially ended Thursday morning after 33 hours of non-stop work.
“Today, as Head of EOC, we conclude the most difficult task of 20 years,” Mendes said in tears.
The collapse occurred at the Jetset Nightclub in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo midnight on Tuesday, but the club was filled with the ability to perform by the legendary Ruby Perez of the 69-year-old Dominican Mellue.
Perez was one of the fatalities when the roof of the building suddenly collapsed, and it fell off instantly, leaving nightclub residents unable to escape. Survivors It will be compared Experience living through earthquakes.
As with most of the rescue teams in the Dominican Republic, the cause of the collapse has not been determined yet. – Additionally, additional crews from Puerto Rico and Israel – Scramble to find survivors in the wreckage.
Jetset Night Club has been in business since 1973 and has become one of the most popular clubs in the Dominican Republic. For a long time, we have provided Merengue performance known as “Jet Set Mondays.” The building that collapsed after midnight on Tuesday was not the original location of the club.
According to the Associated Press (AP), the current location of the jet set is Renovation I was hit by Lightning in 2010 and 2015 and in 2023. It is not clear when the building was last inspected or how concentrated such inspections were.
Other famous victims of the collapse include former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Octavio Dotel (age 51) and 44. Dotel was recovered from the living fragments but died on his way to the hospital.
Another victim with baseball was Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martinez, governor of the city of Monte Christa and sister to MLB player Nelson Cruz.
MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred Jr. said Tuesday that the league is “deeply saddened” by the deaths of Dotel, Blanco and Cruz. Hall of Fame player Pedro Martinez I said Several members of his family were missing.
“We send our sincere condolences to all the people affected, friends and colleagues Nelson and his whole family. The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep and we think of all Dominican players and fans throughout the entire game today,” Manfred Jr. said.
“There are no words to describe the pain this event caused. What happened was devastating to everyone. I want you to know that we are with you, that we share your anguish from the start, and that we are working fully and transparently with the authorities.” I said Antonio Espaillat, owner of Jet Set Night Club.
“All the decisions we make now have one purpose for every step: to be with you in response to your pain,” he said.
Jetset Nightclub issued a statement Wednesday. This was when Espillat had left the country when the roof collapse occurred, but soon returned to “working with authorities in rescue and investigative efforts.”
“I deeply regret the tragedy that took place at Jetset's nightclub,” said Dominican Republic President Lewis Abinader.
“We've been following the incident every minute since it happened. All rescue agencies provide the necessary assistance and are working tirelessly in the rescue efforts. Our prayers are with the affected families,” Abinader said.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Confirmed On Wednesday, at least one US citizen was killed in the collapse of a nightclub, and an unspecified legal permanent resident of the United States was killed.
“Our hearts are directed at families and loved ones affected by this devastating event. The United States is ready to support Dominican allies during this challenging time,” Rubio said.
