Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - April 09, 2025 At least 124 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a packed concert in the capital city, officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred shortly before 1:00 AM local time (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday at the popular Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, where hundreds had gathered to watch a performance by famed merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Rescue teams remain on site, racing against time to find survivors trapped beneath the debris. The scene has drawn hundreds of emergency workers, supported by heavy machinery and sniffer dogs, as the search continues into its second day. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Authorities have launched a full inquiry as the country reels from one of the deadliest incidents in its recent history.