--- title: Jet Set Nightclub Collapse (2025) slug: jet-set-nightclub-collapse-2025-036ec url: /detay/jet-set-nightclub-collapse-2025-036ec type: agenda language: English entity: primary: Jet Set Nightclub Collapse (2025) type: agenda disambiguation: Jet Set Nightclub collapse (2025): Tragic Santo Domingo incident. Many dead & injured. categories: - name: Other Social Sciences slug: diger-sosyal-bilimler url: /kategori/diger-sosyal-bilimler tags: - Accident - SantoDomingo - DominicanRepublic - Nightclub - Disaster - JetSet - Collapse author: Edanur Karakoç created_at: 2025-04-10T13:50:00.459715+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T09:48:56.147494+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/04/10/HjPGaquzD2uIngZGNTAPQ6ZMet9urj9h.png --- # Jet Set Nightclub Collapse (2025) > The Jet Set Nightclub Collapse refers to a mass casualty incident that occurred on April 8, 2025, when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during a live p... ## Chronological Agenda Topics ### Content The [Jet Set Nightclub Collapse](/en/detay/jet-set-nightclub-collapse-2025-f4666/llms.txt) refers to a mass casualty incident that occurred on [April](/en/detay/april-748391/llms.txt) 8, 2025, when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, [Dominican Republic](/en/detay/dominican-republic-8b773/llms.txt), collapsed during a live performance. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjcM6LUu2TA) *Search and rescue operations after the Jet Set nightclub collapse, April 8, 2025 - KHOU 11* #### **The Incident** On April 8, 2025, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed while the venue was hosting a live concert by merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Reports indicate that between 300 and 1000 people were inside the venue [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) the time. According to eyewitnesses, dust began falling from the ceiling shortly before the structure fully gave way and collapsed. #### **Fatalities and Injuries** According to the Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center, at least 98 people were confirmed dead, while between 160 and 223 were reported injured. Among the deceased were Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi Province; former Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco; and reportedly, Rubby Pérez himself. Dotel was initially rescued alive but later died en route to the hospital. The identification of other victims continued over several days. #### **Rescue Efforts** Emergency responders, including firefighters, medical personnel, and civil defense teams, were dispatched to the scene. Nearly 400 personnel participated in the rescue operation. Areas where survivors were suspected to be trapped were prioritized, and silence was enforced to detect cries for help from under the rubble. Rescue teams used wood planks and heavy machinery to remove debris. Temporary morgues were established near the site, and blood donation centers were opened. The National Institute of Forensic Pathology used photo identification to assist in victim recognition. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/10/QLvX59yDHLbgTt7UE49RzUnQxrwoFRjj.png) *Search and rescue operations after the collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, April 8, 2025 - Anadolu Agency* #### **Official Response and Mourning Period** President Luis Abinader declared a three-day period of national mourning following the tragedy. He and First Lady Raquel Arbaje visited the site to inspect ongoing rescue operations and receive briefings. The President confirmed that all relevant government agencies were actively participating in the emergency response. The Mayor of Santo Domingo, Carolina Mejía, also issued public condolences. At least 22 public institutions contributed to the rescue and recovery efforts. #### **Eyewitness Accounts** Witnesses inside the venue reported seeing dust falling from the ceiling, followed by a sudden and loud collapse. Some attendees described ducking into corners or pressing against walls to shield themselves from the falling debris. #### **Investigation and Club Management Statements** [An](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) official investigation was launched to determine the cause of the structural failure. Authorities have not disclosed when the building was last inspected. Jet Set nightclub owner Antonio Espaillat, who was abroad at the time, returned and stated that he was cooperating with authorities. The nightclub management released a statement indicating full transparency and collaboration with the investigation. ### Academic Sources and References 1. Al Jazeera. “At Least 98 Reported Killed in Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/8/at-least-killed-in-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapse 2. Anadolu Agency. “Death Toll Rises to 98 in Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/dominik-cumhuriyetinde-eglence-mekaninin-catisinin-cokmesi-sonucu-olenlerin-sayisi-98e-cikti/3532055 3. BBC News. “Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Leaves Dozens Dead.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq80yw3y292o 4. CNN. “Rescuers Race to Reach Around 100 People Trapped after Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic.” Accessed April 9, 2025. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/08/americas/dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapse-intl/index.html 5. KHOU 11. “Former Astros Pitcher among the Victims in Deadly Nightclub Collapse in Dominican Republic.” YouTube. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjcM6LUu2TA 6. Associated Press. “At Least 79 Dead in Roof Collapse at Dominican Republic Nightclub.” AP News. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://apnews.com/article/dominican-republic-roof-collapse-discotheque-518f9e7b7b212ce90c430139b82c4a18 ### Content #### **Current Status and Rising Death Toll** The number of fatalities in the roof collapse [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) the [Jet Set nightclub](/en/detay/jet-set-gece-kulubu-faciasi-2025-f5db9/llms.txt) in Santo Domingo, the capital of the [Dominican Republic](/en/detay/dominican-republic-8b773/llms.txt), [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) risen to 184. More than 200 people were injured in the incident, and rescue operations were halted approximately 48 hours after the collapse. The roof gave way during a merengue concert featuring Rubby Pérez. Among the deceased are a retired United Nations official, New York-based fashion designer Martín Polanco, a Dominican army captain, and several senior figures from the private banking sector. The cause of the collapse has not yet been disclosed; technical assessments and a judicial investigation are ongoing. ### Academic Sources and References 1. Associated Press. “What We Know about Deadly Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse.” AP News. Accessed April 10, 2025. https://apnews.com/article/dominican-republic-club-roof-collapsed-jet-set-8ff771f605ca3e1e575263677e384cda