Tanker Collides With Cruise Ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans
Emergency services responded after a tanker collided with a river cruise ship in New Orleans on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on the Mississippi River, leaving the overnight cruise vessel taking on water and resting on its side.
A major emergency response was launched on Friday afternoon following a collision between a tanker and an overnight cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
More than 130 people were aboard the river cruise vessel when the crash took place. The incident, confirmed by the state governor, caused the cruise ship to take on water and turn onto its side.
Emergency crews immediately mobilized to rescue passengers, with responders working to retrieve people from the water as the rescue operations continued.
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BBC News · 1 h ago
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The Guardian · 4 h agoTanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans – latest updates
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The Guardian · 4 h agoTanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans