Rescues operations underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
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Summary
A tanker struck the river cruise boat American Heritage on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging it. Rescue operations were underway for the 129 passengers aboard, and authorities had not immediately said whether anyone was injured or killed.Key Facts
- The collision happened on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
- The tanker was named Atlantic Asphalt.
- The cruise boat was named American Heritage.
- The American Heritage had 129 passengers aboard.
- The collision partially submerged the cruise boat.
- Rescue operations were underway after the collision.
- Authorities had not immediately released information about injuries or deaths.
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