At least 66 dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, including governor

In the Dominican Republic's capital city Santo Domingo, at least 66 people died and over 150 were injured after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a live performance.

In the early hours of Tuesday, local time, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert by merengue singer Rubby Perez, with hundreds of people inside when the incident occurred.

Among the deceased are Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province, and the sister of former MLB player Nelson Cruz, as well as former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel.

Rubby Perez sustained injuries but is reported to be in stable condition.

While investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse, the country's president expressed his condolences and assured all resources are being deployed for ongoing rescue efforts.