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Tanker Collides With Mississippi River Cruise Ship In New Orleans

The Marshall Islands-flagged Atlantic Asphalt struck the American Heritage near the Crescent City Connection.

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Tanker collides with a river cruise carrying more than 130 people near Port of New Orleans. Pic via(@DailyMail)

A tanker collided with a docked river cruise ship carrying approximately 129 passengers and crew on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, prompting an emergency evacuation.

The Marshall Islands-flagged Atlantic Asphalt struck the American Heritage near the Crescent City Connection. The riverboat had docked about two hours earlier to begin disembarking passengers when the collision occurred.

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The US Coast Guard, New Orleans Fire Department and Port NOLA Harbor Police joined rescue operations, assisting passengers and transferring them to the New Orleans Administration Building.

American Cruise Lines confirmed that all guests and crew were evacuated and said it was coordinating with authorities. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry also announced that he was heading to New Orleans and remained in contact with local officials and law enforcement. The extent of injuries and damage was not specified in the supplied report.

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