Yadier Molina, former star of American baseball, expresses his regret after the plane crash in the Dominican Republic.

In a message on social media, athlete Yadier Molina expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots following the crash of a plane near the city of La Romana, Dominican Republic.

The aircraft, which had taken off from Puerto Rico and was heading to Texas, landed in the Dominican Republic for refueling. The pilot and co-pilot, both American citizens, reported an emergency situation immediately after takeoff. Authorities did not specify the nature of the problem, and there were no passengers on board.

The plane crashed and caught fire upon impact. Molina, at 43 years old, is a renowned player in Major League Baseball, having a successful career with the St. Louis Cardinals. An investigation has been opened to determine the causes of the accident, and further details are expected.