Dominican Republic explosion death toll rises to 10 with another 11 missing

Four-month-old among victims and over 50 people also injured in explosion at commercial center in San Cristobal

The death toll from a powerful explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic has risen to 10 as firefighters searched through smoldering rubble, authorities said.

More than 50 people also were injured in Monday's explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, said Joel Santos, minister of the presidency. At least 36 of the injured remained hospitalized, Santos said.