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Death Toll in Dominican Republic Nightclub Disaster Rises to 221

HeadlineApr 11, 2025

In the Dominican Republic, the death toll from a Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse on Tuesday has topped 220 people. Among the victims of the disaster were beloved merengue singer Rubby Pérez and two former Major League Baseball players: Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.

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