The number of people who lost their lives due to the roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic has risen to 124.

The cause of the incident that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo is still unknown.

The death toll from the collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, rose to 124 on Wednesday. Authorities are working to identify the deceased. A group of people gathered in front of the National Institute of Forensic Medicine is waiting for news about their missing loved ones. Officials from the institute were able to announce the names of 54 victims on Wednesday evening. A woman waiting in front of the building for news about her missing relative lamented, "We can't wait through the night. We'll be out of our minds while waiting here to receive 'death' news." Authorities have urged families to "stay calm," reporting that so far, 28 bodies have been handed over and more than 250 people have been injured in the incident. Another person, named Jose Sanchez, who has not heard from his brother since the incident, said, "They are lying." The cause of the roof collapse during a concert at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo early Tuesday morning is still unclear. Among the victims is Nelsy Cruz, sister of Nelson Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and a seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star. According to First Lady Raquel Abraje, Cruz, who was trapped inside when the roof collapsed, managed to call President Luis Abinader at 12:49 to explain what was happening. Authorities confirmed that Cruz later died in the hospital. Abraje, her voice trembling, said, "This is a huge tragedy." The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League announced that 51-year-old former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and Dominican baseball player Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera also died. Relatives of merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was performing when the roof collapsed, initially reported that he had been rescued, but Mendez stated on Tuesday that rescue teams were still searching for him. The singer's manager, Enrique Paulino, told reporters at the scene that the concert started shortly before midnight, the roof collapsed nearly an hour later, and the group's saxophonist lost his life. Dozens of people gathered at the National Institute of Forensic Pathology shared photos of the victims to help identify their loved ones. The Jet Set, a popular nightclub that regularly hosts dance music concerts on Monday evenings, was frequented by prominent figures including politicians and athletes. According to its Instagram account, the club was celebrating its 50th anniversary.