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Allyuh see dis Roof collapse

 
Chrissy 2025-04-08 20:40:21 

what a disaster

Dominican Republican nightclub roof collapse kills at least 44, including governor and ex-MLB pitcher Dotel

A catastrophic roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital left at least 44 people dead, including a provincial governor and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, authorities said on Tuesday.
Some 146 people were injured and emergency crews were still working to pull survivors from the rubble as families of the victims gathered at the site searching for their loved ones.

 
mikesiva 2025-04-09 07:50:43 

In reply to Chrissy

Just saw this on Al Jazeera...terrible news!
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Death toll is nearly 100 now....

 
dayne 2025-04-09 12:15:33 

In reply to Chrissy

A real tragedy, moments of joy and fun turned into a big disaster, over a hundred deaths so far. In many financially challenged nations building contractors cut corners and build substandard buildings

 
Chrissy 2025-04-09 12:35:04 

In reply to mikesiva
And climbing.
Building permits and favors?

 
Chrissy 2025-04-09 12:35:53 

In reply to dayne
The said politicians facilitate the corruption.

 
Chrissy 2025-04-09 17:26:10 

Death toll now 124

 
nitro 2025-04-10 10:54:13 

In reply to Chrissy

I suspect there are Jamaicans in this tragedy.

 
JOJO 2025-04-10 11:40:08 

In reply to dayne

In many financially challenged nations building contractors cut corners


“In countries where corruption is rampant, contractors do not adhere to building codes because of bribery and lack of enforcement”. Just thought I would suggest a revision.

 
Chrissy 2025-04-10 12:27:08 

In reply to JOJO
Dis time some a dem paid for their corruption.
Sadly many innocents were killed here.

 
Kay 2025-04-11 00:38:53 

Death toll now 221 ...

 
Chrissy 2025-04-11 01:16:34 

In reply to Kay
Damn that is horrific

 
nickoutr 2025-04-11 10:22:17 

In reply to Chrissy

221 deceased to date