A night of music and celebration ended in devastation when the roof of the famed Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed early Tuesday morning, claiming the lives of at least 98 people and injuring more than 150 others, according to officials.
The venue, long considered a cornerstone of Dominican nightlife, was filled with guests attending a merengue concert. Among them were politicians, athletes, and local celebrities. The collapse happened just before 1 a.m., burying dozens beneath concrete, metal, and debris.