Dominican Republic Membership Tragedy
Guard Makes Hand Gesture, Shines Flashlight …
Moments Earlier than Roof Collapse
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A safety guard tried to present a heads as much as the band enjoying onstage proper earlier than the roof collapsed on the Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 221 folks.
New video surfaced exhibiting the moments earlier than Tuesday’s early morning tragedy at Jet Set Membership in Santo Domingo — and the guard wearing a darkish go well with is seen on the aspect of the stage as merengue star Rubby Pérez performs in entrance of a packed crowd.
Within the clip, the guard gestures at band members behind Pérez, then he shines a flashlight at them and says one thing. After that, the guard factors the flashlight on the roof simply earlier than it collapses.
Different footage captures concertgoers frantically attempting to flee the debris-filled membership after the roof fell.
Perez, 15-year former MLB veteran Octavio Dotel and Monte Cristi governor and ex-MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz‘s sister Nelsy Cruz died within the collapse.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader visited the scene to supply hugs and assist to these trying to find family and friends. Rescue crews sifted by the rubble and located 189 survivors.
The reason for the roof collapse is underneath investigation.
