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At least 27 dead after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic

Panama City, Apr 8 (UNI) At least 27 people were killed Tuesday when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, authorities confirmed.
The collapse occurred in the early hours of the morning during a live music event. Emergency officials said 134 people were rescued with injuries and taken to local hospitals.
"We're continuing rescue efforts and believe some people may still be alive under the rubble," said Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the Emergency Operations Center (COE). "We won't stop until every last person is accounted for."
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