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Tanker hits cruise ship in New Orleans
Since 20:01 · New Orleans
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- Location
- Port of New Orleans, Mississippi River
- Vessels involved
- Atlantic Asphalt and American Heritage
- Passengers aboard
- About 129
- Status
- Emergency rescue operation underway
The American Heritage cruise ship is lying on its side after the collision, according to footage and reports from n-tv and The Guardian.
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A tanker struck the docked American Heritage cruise ship carrying about 129 passengers on the Mississippi River, Port of New Orleans officials say.
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