Emergency crews responding to collision involving riverboat and tanker
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Summary
A tanker collided with the docked riverboat American Heritage on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Nov. 13. Emergency crews responded, and the riverboat operator said passengers and crew were evacuated; officials had not confirmed the number of injuries or the cause of the collision.Key Facts
- The collision occurred at about 12:30 p.m. local time.
- The Port of New Orleans said about 129 passengers, along with crew members, were aboard the riverboat.
- The tanker was identified as Atlantic Asphalt.
- The riverboat had docked about two hours before the collision to begin disembarking passengers.
- Sources said the riverboat capsized and was sinking, with rescues underway in the water.
- The New Orleans Fire Department, New Orleans Police Department and U.S. Coast Guard responded.
- American Cruise Lines said guests and crew were evacuated.
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