Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise, rescue underway
A tanker collided with a docked river cruise vessel near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, leaving the boat partially submerged and prompting an ongoing rescue operation. The incident involved the American Heritage, a river cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, which was carrying about 129 passengers at the time. Authorities said multiple people had already been rescued as emergency crews continued search-and-rescue efforts at the scene.The Port of New Orleans said passengers were being brought into the Port of New Orleans Administration Building while the response continued. Video from the scene showed the larger tanker striking the... [Continue Reading]
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