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Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans
- 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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