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A tanker struck a docked cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, and the port later sued over the damage.
The collision left the American Heritage riverboat on its side, and the reports said everyone aboard survived. The Port of New Orleans sued over the damage, seeking more than $1 million, according to CBS News and PBS NewsHour.
What the reports agree on
- A tanker struck a docked river cruise ship in New Orleans. France24, CBS News, PBS NewsHour
- Everyone aboard survived, and the reports described no critical injuries or fatalities. France24, CBS News, PBS NewsHour
- The Port of New Orleans sued over damage from the collision and sought more than $1 million. CBS News, PBS NewsHour
Where reports differ
- CBS News reported about 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage; PBS NewsHour reported that all 197 passengers and crew aboard survived. CBS News
Reported by one outlet
- France24 reported that a portion of the Mississippi River remained closed after the collision. France24
- CBS News reported that the port's lawsuit asks a federal court to seize and sell the tanker to cover the claimed damage. CBS News
- PBS NewsHour reported that the Coast Guard said the precise cause of the crash was not known and that the National Transportation Safety Board was sending investigators. PBS NewsHour