Water Rescues Underway After Tanker Slams Into Docked Cruise Ship
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Water rescue operations are underway after a tanker struck a docked riverboat carrying more than 100 passengers at the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River.
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The Port of New Orleans said American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage riverboat was docked at the port when it was struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker on Friday at about 12:30 p.m., local time, according to local outlet WGNO.
Local news outlet WDSU obtained real-time video footage of the collision.
Officials estimated that 129 passengers were aboard the American Heritage at the time of the collision, along with its crew. Dramatic video from local media shows water rescues underway.
“Port NOLA Harbor Police, the New Orleans Fire Department, the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel are on scene, conducting rescue and response operations,” the port said in a statement obtained by WGNO.
The boat can seat up to 150 guests, according to American Cruise Lines, which includes a restaurant and fitness center. Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he’s on his way to the scene.
A spokeswoman for American Cruise Lines said the company is working with the U.S. Coast Guard.
“Guests and crew were evacuated, and we are deeply concerned for everyone involved. We will share more information as it becomes available.”
This is a developing story.
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