Death toll rises to 11 in powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic's capital; 10 still missing
Source: Associated Press
Death toll rises to 11 in powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital; 10 still missing
Authorities say at least three people died and more than 30 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a popular market area in a city near the capital of the Dominican Republic. (14. Aug)
Published 5:41 AM EDT, August 15, 2023
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — The death toll from a powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital rose to 11 on Tuesday, with dozens injured. Firefighters were searching through smoldering rubble as people gathered outside hospitals, looking for missing loved ones.
President Luis Abinader visited San Cristobal, located just west of Santo Domingo, to meet with those affected. Officials said an additional 10 people were missing and that authorities were still trying to extinguish the fire amid collapsed buildings and charred vehicles.
“The search for survivors has been very difficult,” Abinader said.
The explosion occurred Monday afternoon at a bakery, with authorities investigating what might have caused the blast as they vowed to take action if a business was not operating to proper standards.
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