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Aftermath of Dominican Republic Disaster: 221 Victims Confirmed in Collapse Report

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
April 12, 2025
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Aftermath of Dominican Republic Disaster: 221 Victims Confirmed in Collapse Report
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The Dominican government has published its preliminary findings regarding Tuesday’s catastrophic roof collapse at the popular Jet Set nightclub in Haina, which claimed 221 lives during a packed merengue concert.

While the official report released Friday outlines emergency response efforts, it notably omits definitive causes for the structural failure that created one of the deadliest building collapses in Caribbean history.

The disaster struck shortly after midnight on Tuesday during a performance by legendary merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who perished in the incident. Witnesses reported hearing creaking sounds moments before the roof gave way, trapping hundreds of concertgoers beneath tons of concrete and steel.

Aftermath of Dominican Republic Disaster: 221 Victims Confirmed in Collapse Report

First responders arrived within minutes to begin what would become a 59-hour rescue operation involving over 4,500 emergency personnel from across the Dominican Republic.

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  • Rescue Efforts and Victim Identification Continue
  • National Mourning and Memorial Plans
  • What Happens Now?

Rescue Efforts and Victim Identification Continue

According to the National Health Service, rescue teams successfully extracted 189 survivors from the wreckage, though 17 remain hospitalized with critical injuries.

The National Institute of Forensic Pathology is working around the clock to identify victims through DNA analysis, a painstaking process complicated by the scale of the tragedy. “This is the most devastating operation in my two decades leading emergency response,” said COE Director Juan Manuel Méndez during Thursday’s press briefing.

While the government report confirms the venue was operating at full capacity – with ticketing records suggesting between 700-1,000 attendees – critical questions remain unanswered about building code violations. A joint task force of Dominican engineers and international structural experts has been assembled to determine whether faulty construction, improper maintenance, or overcrowding contributed to the collapse. The investigation is expected to take several weeks as officials examine construction permits and safety inspection records.

National Mourning and Memorial Plans

President Luis Abinader has declared a week of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast across the country. The government will hold a memorial mass this Sunday at Haina’s Polideportivo sports center, where thousands are expected to pay tribute to victims. Grieving families have begun receiving psychological support through government-sponsored crisis centers established near the disaster site.

What Happens Now?

This tragedy has reignited debates about construction standards across the Caribbean tourism belt, where rapid development often outpaces safety regulations.

The Dominican Republic’s tourism ministry emphasized that the Jet Set venue was a local nightclub rather than a tourist establishment, though the disaster has already impacted the country’s crucial hospitality industry.

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