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Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218

Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218
Fernandez Reyes Reyes Manuel Santana. The names read out loud by forensic doctors, each of them *** life cut short. More than 100 bodies have been recovered, but dozens yet to be identified in the rooftop collapse of *** nightclub in Santo Domingo. *** growing death toll cutting through the soul of this nation. The jet set was an iconic venue. Monday night, many local celebrities had come here to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Several are now being mourned, including two former Major League baseball players. *** Latin music star and the governor of *** local province. Dominican President Luis Abinader declared 3 days of national mourning to commemorate the victims. Outside the venue, relatives search for the names of their loved ones in lists hanging on *** field hospital. I've lost two brothers. This is *** national tragedy. We are just heartbroken, says this man. The rescue operations continue in the dark. There are still people to be found *** race against time even when hope is fading fast. *** small group of faithful singing their pain and refusing to let go. Stefano Pobo, CNN Santo Domingo.
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Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218
The number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said.Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations, said crews at the scene were still looking for victims and potential survivors, although no one has been found alive since Tuesday afternoon.바카라 게임 웹사이트We've practically combed through ground zero,바카라 게임 웹사이트 he said, adding that there's one very small area of rubble left that crews are focusing on. 바카라 게임 웹사이트This has been very difficult for us all.바카라 게임 웹사이트Meanwhile, dozens of people in the capital of Santo Domingo still searched for their loved ones, growing frustrated upon getting no answers after visiting hospitals and the country's forensic institute.Doctors warned that some of the two dozen patients who remained hospitalized were still not in the clear, especially the eight who were in critical condition.바카라 게임 웹사이트If the trauma is too great, there's not a lot of time바카라 게임 웹사이트 left to save patients in that condition, said Health Minister Víctor Atallah.He and other doctors said that injuries include fractures in the skull, femur and pelvis caused by slabs of cement falling on those attending a merengue concert at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where more than 200 were injured.The government said Wednesday night that it was moving to a recovery phase focused on finding bodies.The legendary club was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people바카라 게임 웹사이트s drinks early Tuesday. Minutes later, the roof collapsed.Victims include merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who had been singing to the crowd before the roof fell; former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera; and Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi whose brother is seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz.Also killed was a retired United Nations official; saxophonist Luis Solís, who was playing onstage when the roof fell; New York-based fashion designer Martín Polanco; the son and daughter-in-law of the minister of public works; the brother of the vice minister of the Ministry of Youth; and three employees of Grupo Popular, a financial services company, including the president of AFP Popular Bank and his wife.Randolfo Rijo Gómez, director of the country's 911 system, said it received more than 100 calls, with several of those made by people buried under the rubble. He noted that police arrived at the scene in 90 seconds, followed minutes later by first response units. In less than half an hour, 25 soldiers, seven fire brigades and 77 ambulances were activated, he said.Crews used dogs and thermal cameras to search for victims, rescuing more than 180 survivors from the rubble, authorities said.It wasn바카라 게임 웹사이트t immediately clear what caused the roof to collapse, or when the Jet Set building was last inspected.The government said late Wednesday that once the recovery phase ends, it will launch a thorough investigation.The club issued a statement saying it was cooperating with authorities. A spokesperson for the family that owns the club told The Associated Press that she passed along questions about potential inspections.Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works referred questions to the mayor바카라 게임 웹사이트s office. A spokesperson for the mayor바카라 게임 웹사이트s office did not respond to a request for comment.

The number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said.

Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations, said crews at the scene were still looking for victims and potential survivors, although no one has been found alive since Tuesday afternoon.

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바카라 게임 웹사이트We've practically combed through ground zero,바카라 게임 웹사이트 he said, adding that there's one very small area of rubble left that crews are focusing on. 바카라 게임 웹사이트This has been very difficult for us all.바카라 게임 웹사이트

Meanwhile, dozens of people in the capital of Santo Domingo still searched for their loved ones, growing frustrated upon getting no answers after visiting hospitals and the country's forensic institute.

Doctors warned that some of the two dozen patients who remained hospitalized were still not in the clear, especially the eight who were in critical condition.

바카라 게임 웹사이트If the trauma is too great, there's not a lot of time바카라 게임 웹사이트 left to save patients in that condition, said Health Minister Víctor Atallah.

He and other doctors said that injuries include fractures in the skull, femur and pelvis caused by slabs of cement falling on those attending a merengue concert at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where more than 200 were injured.

The government said Wednesday night that it was moving to a recovery phase focused on finding bodies.

The legendary club was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people바카라 게임 웹사이트s drinks early Tuesday. Minutes later, the roof collapsed.

Victims include merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who had been singing to the crowd before the roof fell; former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera; and Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi whose brother is seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz.

Also killed was a retired United Nations official; saxophonist Luis Solís, who was playing onstage when the roof fell; New York-based fashion designer Martín Polanco; the son and daughter-in-law of the minister of public works; the brother of the vice minister of the Ministry of Youth; and three employees of Grupo Popular, a financial services company, including the president of AFP Popular Bank and his wife.

Randolfo Rijo Gómez, director of the country's 911 system, said it received more than 100 calls, with several of those made by people buried under the rubble. He noted that police arrived at the scene in 90 seconds, followed minutes later by first response units. In less than half an hour, 25 soldiers, seven fire brigades and 77 ambulances were activated, he said.

Crews used dogs and thermal cameras to search for victims, rescuing more than 180 survivors from the rubble, authorities said.

It wasn바카라 게임 웹사이트t immediately clear what caused the roof to collapse, or when the Jet Set building was last inspected.

The government said late Wednesday that once the recovery phase ends, it will launch a thorough investigation.

The club issued a statement saying it was cooperating with authorities. A spokesperson for the family that owns the club told The Associated Press that she passed along questions about potential inspections.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works referred questions to the mayor바카라 게임 웹사이트s office. A spokesperson for the mayor바카라 게임 웹사이트s office did not respond to a request for comment.