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Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans
Multiple agencies are rescuing passengers after the tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the docked American Heritage, with about 129 people aboard, officials said.
- On Friday, the Marshall Islands-flagged Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the docked American Heritage on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, damaging the American Cruise Lines riverboat.
- Roughly 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage, which had docked two hours earlier near the Crescent City Connection to begin passenger disembarkation when the collision occurred.
- Multiple agencies including the Coast Guard, New Orleans Fire Department, and Port NOLA Harbor Police are conducting rescue operations, moving passengers to the New Orleans Administration Building for assistance.
- American Cruise Lines confirmed evacuation in a statement, saying, "We are in close coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. Guests and crew were evacuated, and we are deeply concerned for everyone involved."
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is heading to New Orleans, stating, "We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi and we are in close contact with local officials and law enforcement.
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On the Mississippi in New Orleans, a cargo ship collided with a river cruise ship. The cruise ship, with at least 129 people on board, capsized and partially sank. Due to the accident on the river in the US state of Louisiana, an unknown number of people ended up in the water. People wearing life jackets were seen in the water and near the railing on the deck of the cruise ship. Nothing is known about fatalities or injuries. A rescue operation i…
·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit the American Heritage of American Cruise Lines around 12:30 local time
·Madrid, Spain
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