Tragedy at Jet Set: Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse Claims Lives of MLB Stars and Prominent Figures
Prominent Figures Among the Deceased
Among the victims were notable personalities:
Octavio Dotel: A former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Dotel had an illustrious 15-year career spanning 13 teams, including the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals, with whom he secured a World Series title in 2011.
Tony Blanco: Blanco played in the minor leagues from 2000 to 2008, reaching the majors for 56 games in 2005 with the Washington Nationals. Following his MLB career, he played in Japan and the Dominican Republic. MLB.com
Nelsy Cruz: Serving as the governor of Monte Cristi province, Cruz was also the sister of seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz. MLB.com
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Rubby Pérez: The acclaimed 69-year-old merengue singer was performing at the time of the collapse. Latest news & breaking headlines
Details of the Incident
The collapse transpired around 1 a.m. during Pérez's performance, which attracted a diverse audience, including athletes and politicians. The exact cause of the structural failure remains under investigation. Wikipedia
Official Responses and Condolences
In the aftermath, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed profound sorrow, stating, "Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz, and all the victims of last night's tragedy in Santo Domingo." MLB.com
President Luis Abinader declared three days of national mourning and assured that all rescue agencies are "working tirelessly" to assist those affected. Latest news & breaking headlines+1New York Post+1
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Rescue teams have been diligently searching for survivors amidst the debris. Firefighters have been removing blocks of broken concrete and using planks to lift heavy debris, with the sounds of drills breaking through concrete filling the air. AP News+1Wikipedia+1
Conclusion
This calamity has profoundly impacted the Dominican Republic and the global community, especially the baseball fraternity. The nation mourns the loss of its citizens and esteemed figures, uniting in grief and solidarity during this challenging period.
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