Death toll rises to 11 after explosion in Dominican Republic commercial district

A powerful explosion occurred at a bakery in a bustling commercial area in San Cristobal.
At least 11 people were killed, over 50 injured, and 11 remain missing after the blast.
The explosion caused a fire that spread to other buildings including a hardware store and furniture store.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause and whether proper regulations were followed.
The Dominican president visited the scene and is coordinating recovery efforts with local authorities.