No fatalities after tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans, officials say
Authorities said at least 32 people were treated at local hospitals after a tanker struck a river cruise ship on the Mississippi River near the port of New Orleans. All passengers have been accounted for. Skyler Henry has more.
A tanker ship collided with an American Cruise Lines passenger ship on Friday on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. According to the New Straits Times, the tanker, identified as the Atlantic Asphalt, struck the American Heritage while it was docked. The collision left the pleasure vessel partially submerged and listing on its side in shallow water. The New Straits Times reported that approximately 130 passengers were onboard at the time of the incident.
CBS News stated that at least 32 people were treated at local hospitals following the collision, and all passengers have been accounted for. Bernama also reported that 32 people received treatment for injuries and all passengers were accounted for. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser told a local NBC affiliate that at least 12 people were pulled from the water, though he did not have complete information regarding the rescue operation.
The Mississippi River was closed to vessel traffic in the area of the incident. Emergency responders on the scene included firefighters, police, port officials, the Coast Guard, and medical personnel. PBS NewsHour reported that the collision caused the river cruise boat to sink.
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