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The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage in New Orleans, prompting rescue efforts.
The tanker hit the docked cruise ship on the Mississippi River at about 12:30 p.m. Friday; about 129 passengers and crew were aboard. The ship tipped onto its side, and rescuers evacuated people; later reports said 32 people were taken to hospital and no one was missing or killed.
What the reports agree on
- The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage in New Orleans. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour and 3 more
- About 129 passengers and crew were aboard the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, Axios, ABC News
- Rescue or evacuation efforts took place after the collision. Newsweek, Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour and 3 more
- The cruise ship tipped or rolled onto its side. Guardian World, Axios, BBC US, CBS News
Where reports differ
- An early report said officials had not confirmed injuries, while a later report said 32 people were hospitalized and no fatalities were reported. CBS News
- A U.S. Coast Guard captain said the crash may have involved a loss of steering. BBC US
Reported by one outlet
- The Mississippi River was closed to vessel traffic. Al Jazeera
- The tanker was immobilized at about 2 p.m. Central Time, with two tugboats nearby. Axios
The original reports
- CBS News No fatalities after tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans, officials say
- CBS News All accounted for after tanker hits river cruise ship in New Orleans, 32 hospitalized
- BBC US 'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans
- Al Jazeera Rescue efforts under way after tanker strikes river cruise boat in US
- 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