'Miracle on the Mississippi': City, State Leaders Say All Accounted for After New Orleans Riverboat Crash

Investigation continues into collision; Coast Guard working to recover capsized ship

In what is being called a "miracle on the Mississippi," all passengers aboard the American Heritage cruise ship struck in New Orleans have been accounted for.

'Miracle on the Mississippi': City, state leaders say all accounted for after New Orleans riverboat crash

Officials are working with the Red Cross and University Medical Center to help passengers with hotels, transportation and other essential needs.

Passengers rescued from capsized riverboat after tank crash

Passengers Rescued After U.S. Ship Crashes on Mississippi River – Axadle

A chaotic rescue unfolded on the Mississippi River in New Orleans yesterday after a tanker crashed into a docked luxury paddle wheeler, sending the cruise ship rolling onto its side and sinking as passengers rushed for safety and dozens plunged into the water. Harbour personnel, firefighters and bystanders worked frantically to bring people ashore, and […]