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imanamerican63

(14,908 posts) Tue Apr 8, 2025, 04:39 PM Apr 8

Tragic news out the Dominican Republic.

The roof of a popular nightclub collapsed on patrons last. At least 44 people were killed and several injured. There were some prominent people who died in the disaster, one notable being a former MLB pitcher, Octavia Dotel. He had a long career pitching for several teams.

Full story from the AP.

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Tragic news out the Dominican Republic. (Original Post) imanamerican63 Apr 8 OP

Very sad. mikewv Apr 8 #1

Deaths now up to 124 malaise Apr 9 #2

That is horrible Catherine Vincent Apr 9 #3

Now 221 malaise Apr 10 #4

Yikes! :( Strength to all involved there, probably relatives here. electric_blue68 Apr 10 #5

mikewv

(170 posts)

1. Very sad.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 04:45 PM

Apr 8

I travel to the DR several times during the year and plan to retire there in just a few years. I know where that night club is located and have walked or driven past a few times. Tragic with the lost of life and injured. The Dominican Republic President (Abinadar) visited the site this morning. The place was popular amongst the Dominican elite apparently.

malaise

(283,029 posts)

2. Deaths now up to 124

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 01:11 PM

Apr 9

This is horrific

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https://apnews.com/article/jet-set-nightclub-roof-collapse-dominican-republic-d135f5c315e47f1855fd2973fc34f656

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub, killing at least 124 people and injuring hundreds more.

National Institute of Forensic Pathology officials read the names of 54 people they have identified so far.

“We cannot wait until nighttime!” said one woman who was waiting for news of a relative whose name she did not hear. “We’re going to go crazy!”

Officials called for calm, saying they have already delivered 28 bodies to their families but do not yet have a tally of all the bodies recovered. Officials said more than 250 people were hurt.

“The authorities are selling us false dreams!” cried out José Sánchez, whose brother and brother-in-law were still missing.