"Unfortunately, I want to inform you that at the moment we have found (dead) 184 people," he said.
Earlier, 124 victims were reported.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo partially collapsed on Monday night, when the venue hosted a popular evening of live music. According to the latest official figures, at least 155 people were hospitalized with injuries. After the recovery stage, authorities will begin a proper investigation into the causes of the collapse.
President Luis Abinader signed a decree on three days of national mourning on April 8-10 for the victims of the tragedy. ria.ru.