The latest victim was a 41-year-old Costa Rican national, according to the National Health Service.

Earlier in the day, health officials said four other people hospitalised after the disaster had died overnight.

The individuals identified among the victims include former Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera. Nelsy Cruz, who served as the governor of Montecristi province and was the brother of seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, was also killed.

Authorities have mentioned that it’s premature to ascertain the reason behind the collapse of the roof. Prosecutors visited the scene on Thursday after the rescue teams had begun clearing the site and removed the heavy machinery.

On Thursday, President Luis Abinader and First Lady Raquel Arbaje attended the burial of singer Rubby Pérez in Santo Domingo’s National Theater.

Pérez was performing on the stage of a crowded club when dust started to fall from the ceiling. Moments later, the roof collapsed. Mourners in black and white entered the theater, some breaking down in tears as a recording of Pérez singing the national anthem was played.