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U.N. expresses condolences after deadly nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo; offers support to Dominican authorities
Summary
The U.N. secretary-general said he was deeply saddened by a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo that killed nearly 100 people, including a retired U.N. staff member; the United Nations said it was supporting the response and ready to provide further assistance.
The U.N. secretary-general expressed deep sadness over a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo that occurred shortly before the briefing and said the United Nations was supporting the response and ready to provide additional assistance.
The U.N. spokesperson said close to 100 people died and many others were injured; the dead included a retired U.N. staff member. The secretary-general "expresses his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people and government of the Dominican Republic," the spokesperson said.
No further operational details on the U.N. assistance were provided during the briefing.
