Dominican rescuers search for victims as toll hits 124

Victims include merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who had been singing to the crowd before a roof collapsed at the nightclub, injuring hundreds more

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A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated on Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic's forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub, killing at least 124 people and injuring hundreds more.

National Institute of Forensic Pathology officials read the names of 54 people they have identified so far.

"We cannot wait until nighttime!" said one woman who was waiting for news of a relative whose name she did not hear. "We're going to go crazy!"

Officials called for calm, saying they have already delivered 28 bodies to their families but do not yet have a tally of all the bodies recovered. Officials said more than 250 people were hurt.

"The authorities are selling us false dreams!" cried out José Sánchez, whose brother and brother-in-law were still missing.

The legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people's drinks early Tuesday.

Minutes later, the entire roof collapsed.

Concrete slabs killed some instantly and trapped dozens of others on a dancefloor where hundreds had been dancing to a lively merengue concert.