Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills Former MLB Players
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Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and other former MLB player Tony Blanco were among over 100 people killed when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At least 300 people were inside the Jet Set nightclub when the roof gave way during a performance. Emergency services reported at least 113 fatalities and over 200 injuries. Dotel, who played 15 seasons in MLB for 13 teams, died en route to the hospital after being rescued from the rubble. The incident also claimed the life of Nelsy Cruz, governor of Monte Cristi province.
Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and other former MLB player Tony Blanco were among over 100 people killed when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At least 300 people were inside the Jet Set nightclub when the roof gave way during a performance. Emergency services reported at least 113 fatalities and over 200 injuries. Dotel, who played 15 seasons in MLB for 13 teams, died en route to the hospital after being rescued from the rubble. The incident also claimed the life of Nelsy Cruz, governor of Monte Cristi province.
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