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The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage cruise ship in New Orleans.
The collision happened on Friday on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, with about 129 passengers and crew aboard the American Heritage. Rescue efforts followed; American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated, while officials had not confirmed injuries or the cause.
What the reports agree on
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour and 3 more
- The passenger vessel was the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour and 2 more
- The collision happened in New Orleans on or near the Mississippi River. Guardian World, The Hill, CBS News, PBS NewsHour and 2 more
- The American Heritage was docked when the collision occurred. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, CBS News and 2 more
- About 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, Axios, ABC News
- Rescue efforts were underway after the collision. Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, BBC US and 2 more
Where reports differ
- Guardian World reported that the ship tipped onto its side and took on water. Guardian World
- PBS NewsHour reported that the collision partially submerged the boat. PBS NewsHour
- ABC News reported that sources said the riverboat capsized and was sinking. ABC News
- Newsweek said American Cruise Lines reported that passengers and crew were evacuated, while Guardian World described rescuers working to reach people and reported that multiple people had been rescued. Newsweek
Reported by one outlet
- The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday. Newsweek
- A source said the tanker may have lost power before the collision. Guardian World
- The tanker was immobilized at about 2 p.m. Central Time, with two tugboats nearby. Axios
- The incident happened on Nov. 13. ABC News
The original reports
- CBS News What we know after tanker slams into river cruise ship in New Orleans
- BBC US Cruise ship seen on its side after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
- PBS NewsHour Rescues operations underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
- CBS News Tanker hits river cruise boat in New Orleans, rescues underway
- CBS News Tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans | Special Report
- Axios Mississippi River cruise ship struck by tanker in New Orleans
- ABC News Emergency crews responding to collision involving riverboat and tanker
- Newsweek New Orleans Tanker Collides With American Cruise Lines Passenger Ship
- The Hill Tanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans
- Guardian World Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans – latest updates
- Guardian World Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans