Tanker crashes into luxury cruise ship in US: Videos capture terrifying moment

A tanker crashed into a luxury cruise ship in the Mississippi River in New Orleans, US, on Friday, causing the vessel to sink and eventually roll over. Several passengers were hospitalized with injuries, though none suffered critical harm. The accident occurred when the tanker, Atlantic Asphalt, lost control and struck the cruise ship, which was docked along the river.

The cruise ship, American Heritage, operated by American Cruise Lines, had 129 passengers on board when the crash took place around midday. Witnesses reported that the ship dropped its anchors before impact in an attempt to control its speed. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but it is believed that the tanker had a problem with its steering system.

At least 32 passengers were taken to the hospital, but all passengers and crew members were ultimately rescued. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno expressed her gratitude for the quick response from rescue teams, firefighters, harbor staff, and people on nearby boats, calling it a "miracle on the Mississippi."