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April 11, 2025

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Nightclub Disaster Rises to 221
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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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