NEW ORLEANS — A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise boat carrying 129 passengers on Friday, partially submerging the vessel on the Mississippi River, officials said. Rescue operations were underway.
Authorities did not immediately release information on whether there were injuries or deaths.
Video from the scene showed the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit the paddlewheel cruise boat while it appeared to be docked. People were seen in the river wearing life jackets or standing near the railing as the American Heritage listed further into the water.
The cruise ship is operated by American Cruise Lines.
Lt. Stephanie C. Norwood of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services said all agencies were responding to the rescue efforts.
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