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The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage riverboat in New Orleans.
The collision happened on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, while the American Heritage was docked. About 129 passengers and crew were aboard, and rescue efforts followed; American Cruise Lines said they were evacuated, while authorities had not confirmed injuries or the cause.
What the reports agree on
- The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage in New Orleans. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, Axios and 3 more
- The collision happened on or near the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans. Guardian World, The Hill, Axios, CBS News and 2 more
- The American Heritage was docked when the collision occurred. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, CBS News and 1 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, Axios, CBS News, ABC News and 1 more
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he was traveling to New Orleans or the scene. Newsweek, Axios, CBS News
Where reports differ
- The ship's condition was described in different ways: it tipped or rolled onto its side and took on water, was partially submerged, or was largely submerged. Guardian World
- The boat may have had as many as 129 people aboard, rather than a confirmed count of about 129 passengers and crew. CBS News
Reported by one outlet
- American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated. 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
- Nearby boats reported rescuing more than a dozen people from the water. CBS News
The original reports
- 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