OAN Staff Abril Elfi
4:10pm – Saturday, April 12th, 2025
The number of deaths caused by roof collapse at nightclubs in the Dominican Republic has risen to at least 225.
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Health officials say four people who were hospitalized due to tragic injuries have died, with 15 still remaining hospitalized.
They also said 189 people had been rescued from the tile ble of the nightclub jet set.
Health Minister Victor Attala told reporters on Saturday that there was a delay in identifying victims as the majority must be matched using biometric data.
Professional athletes, politicians and fashion designers were among the people inside the nightclub on Tuesday. The roof collapsed during the performance of popular Merengue singer Rubby Perez, prompting a 53-hour search and rescue attempt.
Perez, former World Series champion Octavio Dotel, former major league baseball player Tony Blanco and now the father of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tony Blanco Jr., are all among the 225 people who have died.
Officials say it's too early to establish the reason behind the roof collapse, but prosecutors went to the scene Thursday after rescue workers began packing and removing heavy equipment.
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