Jet Set club roof collapse death toll passes 180

The confirmed death toll from the Jet Set club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has reached 184. The victims included merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the 1,000-cap nightclub in Santo Domingo when the tragedy unfolded in the early hours of 8 April.

“It is with deep regret that we report the passing of our beloved Rubby Pérez,” says a post on the 69-year-old’s social media channels. “We sincerely appreciate all the love, support and solidarity we have…

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