Dominican Republic, Jet Set nightclub
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The roof of the renowned Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed early Tuesday (April 8), killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 100 attendees, according to local authorities.
From Billboard
Octavio Dotel, a major league pitcher for 15 seasons, is reportedly among those trapped in the rubble of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic whose roof collapsed early Tuesday morning.
From USA Today
More than 100 people have been rescued alive from the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the country’s capital, said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Emergency Operations Center.
From CNN
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