New Orleans Tanker Collides With American Cruise Lines Passenger Ship
The tanker collided with the passenger vessel early Friday afternoon as it sat on the Mississippi River.
A tanker crashed into an American Cruise Lines passenger ship while it was docked at the Port of New Orleans on Friday, according to initial reports. The American Heritage, carrying 129 passengers and crew members, was seen on social media footage tilted on its side in the Mississippi River after the collision around 12:30 p.m. local time.
The cruise line confirmed the incident and stated they are working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. Guests and crew were evacuated, and the company expressed deep concern for those involved, promising to provide more information as it becomes available. The Port of New Orleans reported that the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the cruise ship approximately two hours after docking for disembarkation.
Emergency services, including the Port NOLA Harbor Police, New Orleans Fire Department, New Orleans Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard, and emergency medical personnel, were present at the scene. The number of injuries and the exact cause of the allision have not been confirmed, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced he was heading to the scene.
NOLA Ready, the city's preparedness campaign, advised locals to stay away from the area. Authorities are prioritizing the safety of all passengers, crew members, and first responders as the situation remains active and evolving.
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