Nightclub Collapse Kills Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco

A tragic nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, resulted in the deaths of at least 66 people, including former Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco. The collapse occurred at the Jet Set nightclub during a concert by Rubby Perez, injuring over 160 people. Dotel, known for his 15-year career with 13 MLB teams and a World Series win with the St. Louis Cardinals, was rescued from the rubble but died en route to the hospital. Blanco, who played for the Washington Nationals and later in Japan, was also among the victims. Major League Baseball and various teams, including the New York Mets and Yankees, expressed condolences, highlighting the deep connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic. Investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing, as rescue efforts and support for the affected families continue.