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A tanker struck the docked American Heritage riverboat at the Port of New Orleans.
The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage on the Mississippi River around 12:30 p.m. Friday, with about 129 passengers and crew aboard. American Cruise Lines said the passengers and crew were evacuated; officials had not confirmed injuries or the cause of the collision.
What the reports agree on
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt. Newsweek, Guardian World, ABC News, The Hill
- The struck vessel was American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, ABC News, The Hill
- The American Heritage was docked when the collision occurred. Newsweek, Guardian World, ABC News, The Hill
- About 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, ABC News
- The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday. Newsweek, Guardian World, ABC News
- American Cruise Lines said the passengers and crew were evacuated. Newsweek, ABC News
Where reports differ
- It reported that the American Heritage tipped onto its side and took on water. Guardian World
- It reported that sources said the riverboat had capsized and was sinking. ABC News
Reported by one outlet
- A source said the tanker may have lost power before the collision. Guardian World
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he was heading to the scene. Newsweek
- The American Heritage had docked about two hours before the collision to begin disembarking passengers. ABC News
The original reports
- 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