A tanker collided with a river cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
A barge collided with a cruise ship carrying 129 people on the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The collision, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, caused the American Heritage to capsize. All passengers and crew members were rescued, and no fatalities were reported.
- A barge collided with a cruise ship carrying 129 people on the Mississippi River near New Orleans.
- The cruise boat had 129 passengers on board.
- The American Heritage cruise ship, operated by American Cruise Lines, was docked in the port when it was hit.
- The Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, was informed of the incident.
- Thirty-two people were transported to the hospital.
- Water traffic on the affected section of the river was stopped.
- New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno stated that at least 32 people were taken to hospital.
- Coast Guard Captain Melanie Burnham said the tanker may have had steering failure.
- Lt. Stephanie C. Norwood with New Orleans Emergency Medical Services said all agencies are responding to rescue efforts.
- Helena Moreno's communication team reported that several passengers from the river cruise were rescued.
- The New Orleans port stated that the number of injured and the cause of the collision are unconfirmed.
- Mayor Helena Moreno stated that no persons are missing based on current information.
- Rescues are responding to the incident on the Mississippi River.
- The National Transportation Safety Board planned to investigate the crash.
- Twelve people were taken from the water.
- A tanker named Atlantic Asphalt lost control for an unknown reason.
- The tanker specializes in carrying large quantities of asphalt and bitumen.
- Rescue operations are currently underway at the accident site.
- Harbour Police Chief Melanie Montroll said about 87 passengers disembarked before the vessel capsized.
- The Port of New Orleans is suing the owners and managers of the asphalt tanker.
- The New Orleans mayor's office stated that multiple individuals have been rescued and search-and-rescue operations continue.
- Helena Moreno, Mayor of New Orleans, said the Atlantic Asphalt lost control and hit the American Heritage.
- The collision between the tanker and the American Heritage occurred on Friday around 12:30 p.m.
- The Coast Guard ordered the closure of the river to all vessel traffic between miles 93 and 96.
- The Mayor of New Orleans stated that about 180 to 190 passengers and crew were on the riverboat.
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