Pope Francis expresses his regret for the victims of the tragic collapse in a disco in Santo Domingo

Pope Francis showed this Thursday “vividly sorry” and showed his pain for the tragic collapse that occurred at the Jet Set Set Domingo disco (Dominican Republic) that has left at least 184 deceased, as the Dominican authorities have reported.

At this time it is ruled out to find more survivors of the tragedy that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8 when the roof of the premises collapsed during a party.

“Knowing the painful news of the tragic collapse in Santo Domingo, which has caused numerous victims and injuries, offers votes for the eternal rest of the deceased,” said the pontiff through a signed telegram as usual in these cases by the Secretary of State of the Vatican, by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

In the message, addressed to Mons. Francisco Ozoria Acosta, Archbishop of Santo DomingoPope Francis sent his “condolences” to the relatives of the victims, “together with their expressions of comfort, live request and desires for prompt recovery of the injured.”

The Holy Father also encouraged to continue the efforts to help and accompany all those affected by the tragedy. Finally, he taught everyone, trusting the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary for the “comfort of the afflicted”, the “comforting apostolic blessing, as a sign of hope in the risen Lord.”

The tragedy occurred while the Rubby Pérez merenguero acted, whose body was recovered on Wednesday from the debris. The Ministry of Culture reported that its funeral will be tomorrow.

The incident also caused the death of former Major Leagues Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, as well as the fashion designer Martín Polanco and the governor of the province of Montecristi, Delsy Cruz.

The Government has reported that, according to the findings and conditions observed by the more than 300 lifeguards who remain active in the place of the tragic collapse, it has given way to the phase of recovery of bodies.