7 hours agoAt 225, the number of people dead from the collapse of a nightclub roof
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)The number of people who died after a nightclub roof collapsed in the capital of the Dominican Republic has increased to 225. Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the remains of Club Jet Set in Santo Domingo after the disaster Tuesday, with 15 still in hospital, including five people [...]
Officials said 189 people were saved alive from the remains of Club Jet Set in Santo Domingo after the disaster Tuesday, with 15 still in hospital, including five people in critical condition, Sky writes.
Four people died overnight, increasing the total number of dead from 225 to Saturday, and health authorities said all their troops have returned to their families.
Politicians, athletes, and a designer were among those enjoying live music when the roof collapsed during a concert.
Other victims identified so far include former Maj League players Baseball (MLB) Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera.
Nelsy Cruz, mayor of the northwestern province of Montecristi, whose brother is seven times MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, also died.. /Periscopi/
