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A tanker struck the docked American Heritage in New Orleans, prompting rescue operations.
The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday. The cruise ship tipped onto its side and was partly submerged; reports said about 129 passengers and crew were aboard, and rescue teams evacuated people.
What the reports agree on
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt, and the cruise ship as the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour and 3 more
- The collision happened in New Orleans on or near the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, CBS News and 4 more
- About 129 passengers, along with crew, were aboard the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, PBS NewsHour, Axios and 2 more
- Rescue or search-and-rescue operations were underway after the collision. Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, BBC US and 3 more
- The cruise ship tipped onto its side or was partially submerged. Guardian World, PBS NewsHour, BBC US, Axios and 2 more
Where reports differ
- Newsweek and ABC News said American Cruise Lines reported that passengers and crew were evacuated; other early accounts described rescues as still underway. Newsweek
- A later report said 32 people were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries and no one was missing. BBC US
- A later report said everyone was accounted for, 32 people were hospitalized and no fatalities were reported. CBS News
Reported by one outlet
- Axios reported that the tanker was immobilized at about 2 p.m. Central Time, with two tugboats nearby. Axios
- Al Jazeera reported that the Mississippi River was closed to vessel traffic. Al Jazeera
- The Guardian World reported that a source said the tanker may have lost power before the collision. Guardian World
- BBC US reported that a U.S. Coast Guard captain said the crash may have involved a loss of steering. BBC US
The original reports
- CBS News All accounted for after tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans, 32 hospitalized
- BBC US 'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans
- Al Jazeera Rescue efforts under way after tanker strikes river cruise boat in US
- CBS News What we know after tanker slams into river cruise ship in New Orleans
- BBC US Cruise ship seen on its side after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
- PBS NewsHour Rescues operations underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
- CBS News Tanker hits river cruise boat in New Orleans, rescues underway
- CBS News Tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans | Special Report
- Axios Mississippi River cruise ship struck by tanker in New Orleans
- ABC News Emergency crews responding to collision involving riverboat and tanker
- Newsweek New Orleans Tanker Collides With American Cruise Lines Passenger Ship
- The Hill Tanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans
- Guardian World Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans – latest updates
- Guardian World Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans