On April 8, the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo experienced a catastrophic roof collapse, killing 232 people and injuring many others. Warning signs appeared as plaster and water began to fall, but partygoers remained unaware due to the loud concert atmosphere. The incident has raised serious concerns over the Dominican Republic's building safety regulations and routine inspections. Critics point out that this disaster follows several similar structural failures in recent years, underlining the urgent need for government action to address aging infrastructure.
"God warned us, but the music and the party didn't let people hear it... When the first piece fell with the water, I looked up and saw what looked like repairs."
"The Jet Set disaster has stunned the Dominican Republic and focused attention on what critics say is a glaring national weakness: the government does not routinely inspect the country's aging structures."
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