Summary
A tanker collided with the American Heritage overnight cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday afternoon. The cruise ship had about 129 passengers aboard, in addition to crew, and emergency responders worked to rescue people from the water.Key Facts
- The collision happened on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday afternoon.
- The cruise ship was American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage.
- The vessel was docked outside the Port of New Orleans’ administrative building when it was struck.
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt.
- About 129 passengers were aboard the cruise ship, in addition to crew members.
- Emergency responders worked to rescue people from the water.
- A source said the tanker may have lost power before the collision.
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