A New Jersey woman has been identified as one of the 218 people who died in a Dominican Republic nightclub collapse late Tuesday.

A translated press release from the island’s government said authorities have confirmed 218 deceased victims and rescued 189 people alive from the collapse of Jet Set, an iconic club known for attracting celebrity guests in Santo Domingo.

“These figures reflect both the magnitude of the tragedy and the tireless efforts of the response teams who, from the very beginning, have worked tirelessly and continue to do so in search, rescue and recovery efforts,” the Dominican government said.

On Wednesday, friends and family identified one of the 218 deceased victims as 26-year-old Jennifer Contreras of New Jersey.

Contreras’ family is raising money to bring her body back to the United States for a funeral service.

Rescue workers search for survivors at the Jet Set nightclub on April 9, 2025, after its roof collapsed the previous night. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez)

The entire roof of the Jet Set club collapsed Tuesday evening, and officials received more than 100 emergency calls in the aftermath, including many from people trapped under the rubble.

Emergency rescue operations continued as of Thursday.

Others among the deceased include MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, Dominican baseball player Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera and merengue icon Rubby Pérez.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.