At least 124 people dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse, authorities say

At least 124 people are known to have died when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed Tuesday morning, and 155 transfers have been taken to local hospitals, officials said early Wednesday.

At least 124 people are known to have died when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed Tuesday morning, and 155 transfers have been taken to local hospitals, officials said early Wednesday.

The cause of the massive collapse at the Jet Set nightclub remains unclear as rescue efforts enter their second day.

Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the country's Emergency Operations Center, said in a press conference Wednesday that the Dominican navy and fire service were involved in the rescue efforts.

Among the victims in the deadly collapse were two former MLB players, Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera, as well as Nelsy Cruz, governor of the Montecristi province.

"His energy, positivity and zest for life were infectious to all who had the pleasure of knowing him," Dotel’s agent, Dan Horwits, said in a statement Tuesday. "We pass along our thoughts and prayers to his entire family as well as everyone affected by the tragedy."

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