Tanker Collides with Riverboat in New Orleans, Passengers Overboard
A tanker collided with a river cruise ship in New Orleans, leaving passengers in the water. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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A tanker collided with a river cruise ship carrying 129 passengers on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m., when the Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage, a vessel operated by American Cruise Lines.
Video posted to social media captured the moment of the collision, showing the tanker impacting the riverboat. Additional footage displayed passengers clinging to the sinking vessel as it submerged beneath the water’s surface. Some passengers were seen in the water wearing lifejackets, with the exact number of those in danger remaining unclear.
According to Port NOLA, the American Heritage had docked approximately two hours earlier to begin passenger disembarkation. At the time of the collision, the ship was carrying around 129 passengers along with crew members. It is still unclear why the collision occurred and whether anyone was injured.
Multiple agencies are responding to the incident, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the collision and assess the impact on the passengers and crew. The situation remains under active review as emergency services work to locate and assist those in the water.
BREAKING: Rescue operations are underway after a tanker collided with a docked riverboat on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, officials said Friday.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
