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The tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the docked cruise ship American Heritage in New Orleans.
The collision happened on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, with about 129 passengers and crew aboard. The ship tipped onto its side and rescue crews responded; later reports said 32 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
What the reports agree on
- The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage cruise ship in New Orleans. Newsweek, Guardian World, PBS NewsHour, Axios and 3 more
- About 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, Axios, ABC News and 1 more
- Rescue or search-and-rescue operations took place after the collision. Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, Axios and 2 more
- The American Heritage tipped or rolled onto its side after the collision. Guardian World, Axios, CBS News, BBC US
Where reports differ
- Early reports said authorities had not confirmed injuries; later, officials reported no fatalities and at least 32 people treated at hospitals. CBS News
- The U.S. Coast Guard captain said the crash may have involved a loss of steering. BBC US
- A source said the tanker may have lost power before the collision. Guardian World
Reported by one outlet
- American Cruise Lines said the passengers and crew were evacuated. Newsweek
- The Mississippi River was closed to vessel traffic. Al Jazeera
- The tanker was immobilized at about 2 p.m. Central Time, with two tugboats nearby. Axios
The original reports
- CBS News No fatalities after tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans, officials say
- 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