Published on 13 November 2026 – 22:04 GMT+1•Updated 22:07
A tanker collided with a New Orleans river cruise on Friday, causing the passenger vessel to partially submerge.
Mayor Helena Moreno’s office reported that dozens of passengers have been rescued, and search‑and‑rescue teams remain on site.
According to the Port of New Orleans, approximately 129 passengers were aboard the American Heritage paddlewheel boat at the time of the impact.
Video footage captured the larger vessel, operated by American Cruise Lines, striking the smaller cruise while it appeared to be docked.
Witnesses described seeing passengers in life jackets in the river and clinging to railings as the struck boat listed into the water.
The vessel had been scheduled to dock two hours early to begin disembarkation when the accident occurred.
Authorities are accommodating evacuees at the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, port officials said.
No injuries or fatalities have been confirmed at this time, though investigators are still assessing the scene.
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