Fatal Accident: Roof collapses, 66 people die

A horrific incident in the Dominican Republic has shocked everyone. The roof of a popular nightclub in the capital Santo Domingo, “Jet Set,” collapsed during a music concert. 66 people died on the spot and more than 160 were seriously injured in the accident. The incident took place late Saturday night.

Celebrities who attended the concert

It is reported that prominent politicians, sportspersons and film personalities attended the event. The tragedy was compounded by the huge crowd. While many people present at the time of the collapse ran outside, others were trapped under fallen beams and cement pieces. Rescue teams arrived immediately, but faced obstacles in reaching the accident site.

Videos before the accident go viral

Videos shot moments before the incident are now going viral on social media, showing the roof cracking and people running out. This raises serious questions about the safety standards that have become a laughing stock.

Government response – inquiry ordered

The Dominican government responded immediately and ordered a full-scale investigation. Expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, it ordered the authorities to provide better medical care to the injured. There are suspicions that the nightclub management was negligent. The government has made it clear that precautions should be taken to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.