Tag #Merengue

What were the immediate consequences of the nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo, and what is its significance for the Dominican Republic?

At least 98 people died and over 150 were injured when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed on Tuesday night during a performance by renowned merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who also perished in the incident. Initial reports indicate that 500-1000 people were present at the time of the collapse. The director of the country's emergency operations center stated that the death toll is still preliminary and further updates will be given later.