Concert Tragedy in Dominican Republic: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Rescued

A night of live music turned deadly in Santo Domingo after the roof of a packed concert venue collapsed without warning, leaving scores dead and hundreds injured. Emergency crews worked tirelessly to rescue 138 people from the rubble as panicked attendees scrambled for safety.

The tragedy unfolded during a high-energy performance at one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular nightspots. Witnesses described a scene of chaos, with screaming crowds and collapsing infrastructure. “One moment we were dancing – the next, everything came crashing down,” said a local attendee via social media.

Authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of the collapse, but structural integrity and overcrowding are under investigation. International leaders have expressed condolences, while rescue teams continue search operations. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

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Scores dead, hundreds rescued in Dominican Republic roof collapse

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