Dominican Republic: nightclub roof collapse, death toll rises to 184

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Apr 10 (LaPresse/AP) – The death toll from the roof collapse of a nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 184, while dozens of people are gathered outside the Dominican Republic's forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing, more than a day after the disaster. Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the local Emergency Operations Centre, said late last night that teams at the disaster site were still searching for victims and potential survivors.