Death Toll Nears 100 in Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse
- The death toll in the roof collapse at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo has reached 124 people, with injuries to hundreds more, per the Associated Press.
- Notable victims include former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Montecristi.
- Pedro Martinez stated that some of his family members are still missing in the aftermath of the collapse.
- President Luis Abinader announced that rescue agencies are working diligently to assist those affected by the tragedy.
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Collapse of the roof of a discotheque in Santo Domingo: the death toll increases to 218 deaths; no hope of finding survivors
The director of the Emergency Operations Centre stated that 189 people had been rescued, adding that the "first aid workers are stopping their research operations."
Dominican Republic: Pope Francis mourns as nearly 200 die in nightclub incident
Pope Francis has extended his prayers to those who died and others, who were injured when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the roof fell on over 300 people in the Jet Set night club. Nearly 200 people including a provincial governor have been confirmed dead while others are still critically ill due to injuries. Authorities said about 155 people have been rescue…
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