Mississippi River cruise ship struck by tanker in New Orleans
More than 129 people were onboard a Mississippi River cruise ship Friday when the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with it, according to a press release from the Port of New Orleans. The big picture: Search-and-rescue operations were ongoing Friday afternoon, but no reports of injuries were immediately available. Driving the news: The American Heritage, a vessel operated by American Cruise Lines,…
A Mississippi River cruise ship was struck by a tanker in New Orleans on Friday, resulting in over 129 people being onboard at the time of the collision, as reported by the Port of New Orleans. Search-and-rescue operations were underway, though no injuries had been reported at the time of the press release. The American Heritage, operated by American Cruise Lines, had disembarked passengers two hours prior to the incident, and the vessel had rolled onto its side in the water, as corroborated by social media videos.
The tanker was immobilized on the river at 2pm Central Time, with two tugs at its sides and other vessels nearby. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry confirmed he was aware of the incident and headed to New Orleans. This developing news story is expected to be updated.
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