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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Deadly Nightclub Roof Collapse in the Dominican Republic Kills 98
Caption: Deadly Nightclub Roof Collapse in the Dominican Republic Kills 98. A deadly incident at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, claimed the lives of at least 98 people and injured over 150. The collapse occurred at the Jet Set nightclub during a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez in the early hours of Tuesday. Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, was among the victims, dying on the way to the hospital after being pulled from the debris. The governor of Monte Cristi province, Nelsy Cruz, also perished in the tragedy, confirmed by President Luis Abinader. Over 400 rescuers are still working tirelessly to search for survivors amid fears that the death toll will continue to rise. Emergency Operations Centre Director Juan Manuel Méndez expressed hope that many of those buried under the collapsed roof are still alive. The nightclub, a popular venue in Santo Domingo, often hosts concerts on Monday nights, attracting many prominent figures, including athletes and politicians. Video footage taken inside the club shows attendees enjoying the concert when the roof collapsed suddenly. A mobile recording taken moments before the disaster shows a person pointing at the ceiling, just before the collapse occurred. In a heartbreaking moment, singer Rubby Pérez’s daughter revealed that her father was trapped in the wreckage, and President Abinader extended condolences to those affected. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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