<img src="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/world-news/2025/04/09/TELEMMGLPICT000419434696_17441826953850_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqH19b68JkXmwLSVXEDuFTp-vToscoe-ciyR5Wpu99q3I.jpeg?impolicy=OG-Standard" alt="Dozens dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub" width="100%" height="auto"><div class="component article-body-text " data-test="article-body-text"> A former World Series winner is among those known to have died after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.<a class="ck-custom-link" href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/9159990/Pictures-of-the-day-22-March-2012.html">Octavio Dotel</a>, a 51-year-old former Major League Baseball pitcher, was pulled from the debris of the Jet Set nightclub, in Santa Domingo, but died from his injuries on his way to hospital, according to reports.Nearly 100 people have been killed and more than 160 injured in the incident on Tuesday morning. Hundreds of fans had gathered at the venue for a concert by Rubby Pérez, a popular Dominican merengue singer.A rescue operation is still ongoing with over 400 people searching for survivors. </div>

Former Major League Baseball pitcher and singer among the victims{ai:summary}A roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has resulted in nearly 100 fatalities and over 160 injuries. Among the deceased is former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, who died from injuries sustained in the incident. Rescue operations continue, with over 400 personnel searching for survivors after a concert by merengue singer Rubby Pérez attracted a large crowd. #society

Dozens dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

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