The death toll from deadly nightclub roof collapses in the Dominican Republic rises to 113, including two former Major League Baseball players

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The death toll from deadly nightclub roof collapses in the Dominican Republic rises to 113, including two former Major League Baseball players

The death toll from the collapse of the roof of Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113. according to Associated PressThe iconic venue was packed with “musicians, professional athletes and government officials” as dust began to fall into attendees’ drinks before the entire roof collapsed.

In addition to dozens of people buried under concrete slabs, authorities say more than 255 people were injured. According to Emergency Operations Director Juan Manuel Méndez, the headlines of the Melenger superstar and concert Rubby Pérez performed the stage when the ceiling collapsed. The collapse happened about an hour during Perez’s midnight show.

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Pérez’s official Instagram paid tribute to the late singer Wednesday morning in honor of Mayor Harto’s beloved star Arturo Pérez. “We deeply announce the death of our beloved Rubby Pérez, which is sad. We sincerely thank you for all the love, support and solidarity we have received from his family, friends and fans during this difficult time. His music and personal legacy will live in our hearts forever. May his soul rest in peace.”

As of release time, news rescue teams from Puerto Rico and Israel have arrived to help local authorities, who say they are still looking for any potential survivors, Meindez told Meindez AP “As long as they report a missing person, we will be there.”

Among the dead were two former Major League Baseball players, pitcher Octavio Dotel and Dominican star Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera. Instagram pays homage to the seven-time MLB All-Star Dotel of the Department of Sports and Entertainment: “We deeply regret the immortal past of the former Major League and Dominican sports, Octavio Dotel, now 51. Dotel has pitched 13 teams in his 15-year Major League career, including a 2011 championship season with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Ministry’s taxi to Blanco, 44 — who played in the outfield and as a first and third baseman, spending eight years in the minors, as well as one season with the Washington Nationals (2005) and 16 years in the Japanese baseball league — read, “We deeply regret the passing of former Major Leagues and Immortal of Dominican Sport, Octavio Dotel. His legacy on and off the field leaves an Indelible mark on national baseball history. Peace to his soul and power. ”

Other victims reported include Northwestern Montechristi Governor Nelsy Cruz, who is also the sister of seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz, who called President Dr. Luis Abinader from under the rubble to remind him of the disaster and later died in the hospital. this AP Perez’s saxophonist Luis Solís also reportedly took the stage during the collapse.

The Jet Club issued a statement Tuesday morning to express condolences to the families of those who died and were injured in the collapse of the roof. “Last night, this tragedy deeply shocked the hearts of all those who belong to Jet Set and all Dominicans. The loss of human life puts us in a profound state of sorrow and sorrow,” the venue wrote on Instagram. “In this difficult time, we pray with every affected family. We share their pain as if it were our own pain, just as we are in mourning. We are working comprehensively and transparently with competent authorities to assist victims and clarify what happened… We have joined this country and expressed solidarity in this unexpected and painful situation.”

At the time of publication, authorities were still investigating the cause of the roof collapse. Of the worst disasters described as one of the Dominican Republic, only 32 people were identified.

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