Jet Set club tragedy: Search for survivors ends

The cause of the tragedy in the Dominican Republic, which killed at least 226 people, is yet to be established

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic © Enmanuelestebu

Investigators say it is still too early to determine the cause of the deadly roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic after the death toll from the tragedy reached 226.

Hundreds of people were in attendance at the 1,000-cap nightclub in the capital Santo Domingo for a concert by merengue singer Rubby Pérez at the time of the collapse in the early hours of 8 April.

Dust reportedly began falling from the ceiling and into people’s drinks moments…

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