Nightclub Roof Collapse in Santo Domingo Kills 66, Injures 160

Former MLB star Octavio Dotel was confirmed dead following a tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during a merengue concert that left at least 66 people dead and over 160 injured. Dotel, a 51-year-old pitcher who had a 15-year career in Major League Baseball, was among several notable casualties, including former player Tony Blanco and Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province. The collapse occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, with rescue operations continuing to search for survivors in the rubble. Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred expressed deep sadness over the loss, highlighting the strong connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic. As investigations into the cause of the collapse begin, the nightclub's owner stated they are cooperating with authorities to support the affected families. This incident has sparked widespread mourning within the baseball community and beyond.