​Night of music turns deadly: Jet Set club roof collapses mid-concert killing 98 and injuring 160 in Dominican Republic

A roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo killed at least 98 people and injured 160. It happened about an hour into a merengue concert, triggering panic and a frantic rescue operation. (Photo: AP)

Authorities say it’s too early to say why the roof fell. Firefighters are clearing debris, but there's no word on when the building was last inspected. Officials have not provided preliminary findings or official explanations. (Photo: AP)

Monte Cristi governor Nelsy Cruz, sister of MLB star Nelson Cruz, was among the victims. She called the president while trapped, but later died in hospital. Her death was confirmed by the first lady and officials. (Photo: AP)

As the roof began falling, a social media video shows people running seconds before the full collapse. Families waited anxiously outside through the night as rescue workers searched for survivors in the rubble. (Photo: AP)

Merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the time, is still unaccounted for. Earlier reports of his rescue were incorrect, officials said. Rescue crews are continuing efforts to locate him under the debris. (Photo: AP)

The band’s saxophonist died, and singer Pérez’s manager was seen with bloodstained clothes. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and Dominican player Tony Blanco Cabrera also died, according to the Dominican baseball league and emergency officials. (Photo: AP)

Jet Set opened in 1973 and was famous for its Monday merengue nights. It had hosted top artists for decades and was renovated in 2010 and 2015. It was even struck by lightning last year. (Photo: AP)

Rescue operations will continue overnight. Authorities say their current focus is on saving lives. An investigation into the cause of the collapse will follow, but no timeline has been given for findings or inspections. (Photo: AP)