Burials Begin as Death Toll Reaches 221 in Dominican Nightclub Collapse
The Jet Set nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo has resulted in 221 deaths, prompting burials and a government investigation into the incident.
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The government has said it will launch a thorough investigation, and the club’s owners have said they are cooperating with authorities.
Burials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221
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Many people have been anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones, growing frustrated with the drip-drip of information provided by hospitals and the country's forensic institute.
Burials begin for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221
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As families continue to mourn their loved ones, the cause of the catastrophe and the exact number of people who attended the fateful event have not yet been determined by authorities.
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Shock and sorrow have overcome the community members who knew Jet Set as a staple venue where people have gathered to dance and enjoy live music for decades.
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It is still unclear what caused the roof to collapse or when the building was last inspected.
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The government said late Wednesday that once the recovery phase ends, it will launch a thorough investigation.
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The removal of bodies from the wrecked building accelerated overnight Wednesday into Thursday after civil protection services removed a large chunk of debris, according to Snayder Santana, an engineer from the Dominican Republic civil protection services.
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Summary
The death toll from the roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has reached 221. Authorities have concluded rescue operations and are now focusing on recovery efforts. Burials for notable victims, including singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, took place as mourning continued in the Dominican Republic. President Luis Abinader and other officials have expressed sorrow, while investigations into the causes of the tragedy are underway, with promises of cooperation from the nightclub's owners. More than 200 individuals were injured, with some still hospitalized.
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The Jet Set nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo resulted in at least 221 fatalities, including prominent figures such as merengue singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, causing a national tragedy and mourning.
Rescue operations wrapped up, shifting to recovery efforts as the government launches an investigation into the causes of the collapse, with a focus on safety and inspection history.
The incident has raised serious questions about public safety regulations, as family and community members express their grief and frustration over the situation.
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