Corridor of Fame pitcher Pedro Martínez says that a number of of his relations had been contained in the nightclub that collapsed within the Dominican Republic this week, killing dozens.
“I nonetheless have relations which are nonetheless within the [rubble] and we don’t know what occurred to them,” Martínez mentioned in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday.
The loss of life toll from the roof collapse on the on the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 124 individuals with not less than 150 extra injured. Martínez, a three-time Cy Younger Award winner and eight-time All-Star, grew up in a suburb of the town.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that it’s my flip to truly ship condolences to all our relations and the individuals right here in america who’ve household over there,” he mentioned within the video. “We’re all unhappy, we’re all affected by the tragedy. Our hearts are with you. All of us are affected.”
Former World Collection champion Octavio Dotel and former MLB participant Tony Blanco died as a result of accidents suffered within the incident. Additionally among the many deceased was the sister of one other Dominican baseball star, Nelson Cruz. Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martínez was the governor of the Montecristi province within the nation.
On Tuesday, the Jet Set nightclub issued a press release saying it was working “totally and transparently” with authorities.
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