Emergency services in the Dominican Republic are searching for survivors after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the capital, Santo Domingo.
More than 60 people are believed to have been killed by the collapse, with at least 150 others injured.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has declared a national three-day mourning period.
Collapse
Emergency services were called to the Jet Set nightclub around 1am Wednesday (local time).
Authorities believe around 300 people were in the audience for a concert by singer Rubby Pérez when the roof collapsed.
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At least 155 people have since been rescued.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the club said the incident “has been devastating for everyone” and committed to working with authorities to understand what happened.
Tributes
National tributes have been organised as family members of the deceased begin identifying the victims.
Santo Domingo mayor Carolina Mejía offered her “deepest sympathy” to anyone “still waiting for news of their loved ones.”
Among the dead are two former Major League Baseball (MLB) players and the governor of a north-western province.
