deadly explosion in Dominica kills 12 dead, leaves dozens under rubble

An explosion occurred yesterday at a workplace in the city of San Critobal, near Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Twelve people, including a 4-month-old baby, lost their lives, and about 65 were injured, according to the Dominican Red Cross. Search and rescue efforts were initiated under the rubble of at least three buildings that collapsed after the blast. Authorities said that 55 people went missing and that the death toll is likely to rise. The cause of the explosion is not yet known.