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The tanker Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage riverboat in New Orleans.
The collision happened on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, with about 129 passengers and crew aboard, according to several outlets. Reports said the boat tipped or rolled onto its side and rescue efforts began; American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated, while officials had not confirmed injuries or the cause.
What the reports agree on
- The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage in New Orleans on Friday. Newsweek, Guardian World, The Hill, Axios 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
- The boat tipped or rolled onto its side after the collision. Guardian World, Axios, CBS News, ABC News
- Rescue efforts were underway after the collision. Guardian World, Axios, CBS News, ABC News
- American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated. Newsweek, ABC News
Where reports differ
- It reported that the boat tipped onto its side and took on water. Guardian World
- It reported that the boat rolled onto its side and that officials had reported no injuries at the time. Axios
- It reported that the boat was largely submerged. CBS News
- It reported that sources said the boat capsized and was sinking. ABC News
Reported by one outlet
- The collision happened around 12:30 p.m. local time. 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 reportedly rescued more than a dozen people from the water. CBS News
The original reports
- 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