Photos show shock and sorrow as Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse claims 27 lives

Dominican Republic authorities informed that a nightclub roof collapse on Tuesday has claimed lives of at least 27 people. ...read more

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A roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub during a musical performance on Tuesday killed at least 27 people and injuring dozens more, authorities said.  Rescue workers arrived to search for survivors at the Jet Set nightclub after the tragedy. (Noticias SIN via AP)(AP)

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Members of Civil Defence and firefighters carry a wounded man following the coillapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof, in Santo Domingo, on April 8, 2025. The rescue operations are still underway. (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)(AFP)

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National Police members stand guard outside of the Jet Set nightclub following the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)(AFP)

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Members of Civil Defence and firefighters carry a wounded man following the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof, in Santo Domingo, on April 8, 2025.. (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)(AFP)

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According to a government announcement, at least 138 people have been rescued alive from the wreckage of the Jet Set nightclub in the nation's capital, Santo Domingo. (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)(AFP)

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Juan Manuel Méndez, head of the Emergency Operations Center, said there were at least 300 individuals inside the venue when the roof collapsed.  (REUTERS)

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Personnel of Civil Defence and firefighters inspect the Jet Set nightclub after the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo, on April 8, 2025.  (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)(AFP)

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Dominican President Luis Abinader informed that Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the province of Monte Cristi was among the deceased. (AFP)

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People get emotional as they express shock at the site where the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Erika Santelices TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)

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People work at the site where the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Erika Santelices(REUTERS)

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Ambulances are seen as people gather at the site where the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Erika Santelices(REUTERS)

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People read lists of survivors as crews search for others trapped at the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed during a merengue concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez)(AP)