Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills Dozens in Dominican Republic
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At least 60 people died when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Among the victims were Pérez, the governor of Monte Cristi, and former MLB player Octavio Dotel. Pérez's daughter, who was also performing, survived. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, while the mayor and president offered condolences and reported ongoing rescue efforts.
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