Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans
Officials said about 129 passengers and crew were aboard the riverboat, and multiple agencies are conducting rescues as the cause remains under investigation.
- 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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For local media on board more than 130 people, causes and number of injured in the investigation phase. Some passengers would be in the water
An oil tanker collided with a cruise ship moored at a wharf at the port of New Orleans, on the Mississippi.
The port authorities have not reported any injuries or deaths in the collision against the ship that appeared to be docked.
There was a serious ship accident in Mississippi on Friday! After a tanker hit a cruise ship on the Mississippi River, it began to sink quickly. Rescue operations are underway. Almost 130 passengers were on board the ship.
A boat with almost 130 people on board partially sank after the collision with a tanker on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Several people were seen in the water and a rescue operation is underway.
A serious naval accident occurred on Friday, 13 November, on the Mississippi River, near the port of New Orleans, in the United States. A river cruise ship, on which approximately 129 passengers were on board, was hit by an oil tanker and partially overturned. The authorities triggered a large rescue operation, reports the German publication FOCUS.
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