The death toll from the collapse of the roof in the Dominican club has reached 44

The death toll from a roof collapse at a club in the Dominican Republic has risen to 44, with another 146 people hospitalized with injuries. This was reported on April 8 by Diario Libre, citing Director of the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) Juan Manuel Mendes.

"As a result of the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, the death toll stands at 44, while 146 people were taken to hospitals and clinics in Greater Santo Domingo," the statement said.

Mendes added that these data are preliminary, and the search for people is ongoing. Thermal imaging cameras and acoustic sensor equipment are used to rescue people.

"As long as there is hope, we continue to work. There are signals that make us think that there may still be survivors," he said from the scene.

The collapse of the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic became known earlier that day. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined. The incident occurred during the party of the Dominican merengue singer Ruby Perez.