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Death Toll Rises to 184 in Jet Set Nightclub Roof Collapse as Rescue Efforts Continue

The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse has claimed 184 lives, with many still missing, as rescue operations search for victims and identify casualties.

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  1. Hope of finding survivors fades in aftermath of Dominican club roof collapse

    The government said late Wednesday that once the recovery phase ends, it will launch a thorough investigation.

    Hope of finding survivors fades in aftermath of Dominican club roof collapse

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  2. Unbearable wait for relatives in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster

    However, eventually the questions will turn to the cause of the collapse and government investigators will have to provide meaningful answers to the families in due course.

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  3. Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez says some family members missing after roof collapse

    At least 300 people were inside Jet Set nightclub early Tuesday morning, in the capital of Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed around 1 a.m. during a performance of merengue artist Rubby Pérez and his orchestra, authorities said.

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  4. Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse shakes Massachusetts

    The impacts of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic are being felt across Massachusetts, as a popular Lawrence restaurant owner lost his life and Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez prays for family members reportedly stuck under the rubble.

    Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse shakes Massachusetts

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Updated: Apr 10th, 2025, 3:51 AM ET

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The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo on April 8 has led to 184 confirmed deaths, with over 200 injured and many still missing. Among the victims are renowned personalities, including MLB figures Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, as well as merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the tragedy occurred. Rescue efforts continue, with international teams joining local authorities in the grim search for bodies. Families are struggling to cope with the uncertainty as identification of victims continues. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, amid reports of previous structural issues.


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  • Pedro Martínez expresses deep concern for family members among the victims of the nightclub collapse, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in the U.S.

  • He calls for strength and unity, reflecting the country's resilient spirit in times of tragedy, and highlights a strong connection between baseball and the Dominican culture.

  • Major casualties include prominent figures in baseball, indicating the personal and communal loss felt across the country.


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