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  "id": 19864999,
  "title": "Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, rescue operation underway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tanker-collides-with-new-orleans-river-cruise-carrying-129-passengers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:04:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/13/tanker-collides-with-new-orleans-river-cruise-carrying-129-passengers-rescue-operation-und"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, a tanker collided with a New Orleans river cruise ship, causing the boat to partially sink. The incident occurred as the paddlewheel cruise boat, the American Heritage, was docked, according to the Port of New Orleans. The city's mayor, Helena Moreno, reported that numerous individuals had been rescued, and search-and-rescue efforts were still in progress.\n\nVideo footage captured the scene showing the larger tanker boat colliding with the smaller cruise ship. Passengers were either seen in life jackets floating in the river or standing near the ship's railing as the other side of the vessel sank lower into the water. The cruise ship had reportedly docked two hours early for disembarkation.\n\nAt present, it remains unknown whether any passengers sustained injuries or lost their lives. Authorities have not yet released this information. Efforts are being made by reporters to provide updates on the ongoing situation.",
  "summary": "A tanker struck and partially submerged a New Orleans river cruise carrying around 129 passengers. Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Tanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tanker-collides-with-riverboat-on-mississippi-river-at-port-of-new",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:13:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tanker-collides-with-cruise-ship-on-mississippi-river-in-new-orleans",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:31:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Emergency crews working to rescue passengers after tanker crashes into cruise ship in New Orleans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/emergency-crews-working-to-rescue-passengers-after-tanker-crashes",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "129 people aboard cruise ship struck by tanker in New Orleans, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/129-people-aboard-cruise-ship-struck-by-tanker-in-new-orleans",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:39:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans | Special Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tanker-hits-river-cruise-ship-in-new-orleans-special-report",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Tanker collides with riverboat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans: Officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tanker-collides-with-riverboat-with-129-passengers-on-board-in-new",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:49:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Rescue underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rescue-underway-in-new-orleans-after-tanker-hits-river-cruise-boat",
        "published": "2026-11-13T21:06:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/cruise-ship-hit-by-tanker-in-new-orleans-passengers-in-water",
        "published": "2026-11-13T21:11:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/cruise-ship-hit-by-tanker-in-new-orleans-passengers-in-water-19865612",
        "published": "2026-11-13T21:11:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}