Rescue Operations Underway in Dominican Republic After Tragedy
Rescue crews were working to pull out people still believed to be trapped under the rubble, said Juan Manuel Mendez, head of the Dominican Republic’s emergency operations center.
President Luis Abinader said the dead included Nelsy Cruz, governor of the northern Monte Cristi province.
“We deeply regret the tragedy,” he wrote on X, adding that authorities were working tirelessly to recover the victims. “Our prayers are with the affected families.”
Around 138 people have been transferred to various health centers, both public and private, where the rescued individuals are receiving specialized medical care, the government said in a post on X.
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