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The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the docked American Heritage in New Orleans, prompting rescue operations.
The collision happened on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans around midday Friday, with about 129 passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship. Reports said the vessel tipped onto its side or was partly submerged as rescuers worked; American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated, while authorities had not confirmed injuries or the cause.
What the reports agree on
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt, and the cruise ship as the American Heritage. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, PBS NewsHour and 3 more
- The collision happened in New Orleans, on or near the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, CBS News and 4 more
- The American Heritage was docked when it was struck. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, ABC News and 1 more
- About 129 passengers and crew were aboard, though some reports specify 129 passengers in addition to crew. Newsweek, Guardian World, PBS NewsHour, Axios and 2 more
- Rescue operations were underway after the collision. Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, BBC US and 3 more
Where reports differ
- Newsweek and ABC News said American Cruise Lines reported that passengers and crew were evacuated; Guardian World and other reports described rescue efforts underway, including rescues from the water. Newsweek
- Axios reported that officials had reported no injuries at the time, while Newsweek, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and Al Jazeera said authorities had not confirmed or released information about injuries. Axios
- The ship's condition was described variously: Guardian World said it tipped onto its side and took on water, PBS NewsHour said it was partially submerged, and ABC News quoted sources saying it capsized and was sinking. ABC News
Reported by one outlet
- Axios reported that the tanker was immobilized at about 2 p.m. Central Time, with two tugboats nearby. Axios
- Al Jazeera reported that the Mississippi River was closed to vessel traffic. Al Jazeera
- Al Jazeera reported that the tanker was 160 meters long, flew the Marshall Islands flag and was bound for New Orleans. Al Jazeera
- A source cited by Guardian World said the tanker may have lost power before the collision. Guardian World
The original reports
- 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