In a devastating incident, the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed, killing at least 113 people and injuring 255 others. The tragedy occurred around 1 a.m. during a merengue concert at the Jet Set nightclub. Among the deceased were former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, as well as Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province. Dotel, aged 51, had a notable MLB career spanning 15 years with 13 teams, recording 109 saves and a 3.78 ERA. Blanco, 43, played 56 MLB games in 2005 with the Washington Nationals. Rescue efforts continued more than 24 hours after the collapse, with crews working tirelessly to find survivors amidst the rubble.
GlobeUpdate
@Globupdate
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7h Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse (Apr 8)
Tragedy at Jet Set nightclub, Santo Domingo—roof collapsed at 12:44 am during Rubby Pérez’s live merengue show
98+ dead & 160+ injured
Among victims: singer Pérez, ex-MLB players, & a provincial governor
#DominicanRepublic
Ali Bauman
@AliBaumanTV
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8h Rescue crews are searching for survivors in the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub, after dozens died in a roof collapse during a merengue concert.
Rubby Pérez, who was performing, is among the dead, along with a former MLB pitcher & NYC fashion designer.
@CBSNewYork
Chris from Massachusetts AKA TommyboyTrader
@autumnsdad1
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3h Sad news here..
At least 98 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital ..
Singer Rubby Pérez Ex-MLB players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco are among the dead..prayers up
Anadolu English
@anadoluagency
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6h The death toll from the nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic during a concert has risen to 79, with 155 injured
Two former Major League Baseball players, former pitcher Octavio Dotel and outfielder Tony Blanco are among the victims http://v.aa.com.tr/3532199
AJE Sport
@AJE_Sport
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5h Former major leaguers Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco have died due to injuries suffered in a mass casualty event at a nightclub on Monday night in the Dominican Republic https://aje.io/av796b
Wil Pujols
@wilpujols
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17h Aerial view of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that collapsed last night and has left 44 dead and over 100 people injured, according to Univision news.
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