'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans
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Summary
About 130 people were rescued after the cruise ship American Heritage collided with the cargo vessel Atlantic Asphalt in New Orleans and tipped onto its side in the Mississippi River. Thirty-two people were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries, and officials reported no one missing.Key Facts
- The American Heritage was struck by the cargo vessel Atlantic Asphalt.
- The collision left the cruise ship lying on its side in the Mississippi River.
- About 129 passengers and crew members were aboard the American Heritage.
- Rescuers evacuated about 130 people from the cruise ship.
- Thirty-two people went to hospital with non-critical injuries.
- Officials said no one was unaccounted for.
- The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
- A U.S. Coast Guard captain said the crash may have involved a loss of steering.
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