Rubby Perez injured, a lot killed

This story is updated.

The roof of the Jet Set nightclub, a well -known place in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, collapsed during a live performance early Tuesday (April 8). CNN and the Associated Press report that in more than 60 people were confirmed dead, with 160 others injured. Rescuers run to reach around 100 people who are still trapped, according to CNN.

It was not immediately clear which caused the roof collapse.

So far, the 146 people have been saved, according to CNN. More than 300 people were inside the club when the roof collapse.

Among the dead is the singer of Merengue, Rubby Pérez, who performed when the roof fell, officials said.

Initially, the daughter of Pérez Zulinka, who is also one of his rescue singers, told local media that her father had been “found singing” under the debris. She explained: “He started singing so that they could hear him. He always said to me:” If something happens to me, cover me so that nobody takes photos. “”

AP reported that the manager of Pérez, Enrique Paulino, spoke to journalists at the scene of the collapse that occurred about an hour after the start of the show at midnight. Paulino said the Pérez saxophone had been killed in the incident.

The death of Pérez has since been confirmed.

Among the deceased is Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martinez, governor of Monte Cristi, reported CNN. She was also the sister of the former Seattle Mariners player Nelson Cruz.

The authorities have launched in -depth research and rescue efforts, the sharing of the national police on his Instagram account early Tuesday that there were “101 transfers were made in various hospital centers in the national district”, noting that “research, rescue and medical assistance” continue in the region, where around 300 people had gathered for the concert.

“We assume that many of them are still alive, and that is why the authorities here will not give up before the person remains only one person under these rubble,” said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center for Emergency Operations.

Jet Set published a statement later Tuesday morning, sharing condolences to the families of people affected by the collapse of the roof. “Last night, a tragedy struck which deeply shaken the hearts of all those who are part of Jet Set and all the Dominicans. The loss of human life leaves us in a state of depth and sorrow,” shared the place in part on its Instagram account. “Right now, our prayers are with each of the affected families. We share their pain as if it were ours, as we too in mourning. We work fully and in a transparent manner with the competent authorities to help the victims and clarify what happened … We join the country to express its solidarity during this unexpected and painful situation. “

Carolina Mejía de Garrigó, the mayor of Santo Domingo, also discussed the “terrible tragedy” and the action taken in the messages published on X. “My deepest sympathy goes to families who always expect news from their loved ones,” she wrote. “Our national committee for prevention, attenuation and attenuation of disasters in the district is active and in permanent session. We will continue to do our best and remain united in prayer. ”

President Luis Abinader also wrote on X that all rescue agencies “work tirelessly” to help people affected. “We deeply regret the tragedy that occurred in the jet nightclub.

It is a story in development.