DR nightclub roof collapse search ends with 218 fatalities

April 10, 2025, 10:20 am

In a catastrophic incident in the Dominican Republic, a nightclub roof collapse has claimed the lives of 218 people. Rescue crews conducted an extensive search for survivors over more than 24 hours before shifting into a recovery phase. The tragedy has spurred national outrage and prompted urgent reviews of building safety standards in the area. Government officials and emergency services have been actively involved in response efforts, as the community grapples with the loss and the need to prevent similar disasters in the future.

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa woman among those killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse

Sheila Berroa lit up every room she was in, a close friend says. 'She was loved by everyone.'

globalnews.ca / Dominican Republic roof collapse death toll hits 218 as survivor search ends

The government announced late Wednesday that it was moving into a recovery phase after rescue crews searched for survivors for more than 24 hours following the collapse.

torontosun.com / Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218

A roof collapse at a renowned nightclub in Santo Domingo has killed 218 people. Emergency crews continue searching for additional victims and survivors, according to Juan Manuel Mendez of the Center of Emergency Operations.

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