From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Tanker Collides with Riverboat in New Orleans
Over 30 injured, no one missing after tanker hits riverboat on Mississippi River near Port of New Orleans.
In brief
Over 30 injured, no one missing after tanker hits riverboat on Mississippi River near Port of New Orleans. A tanker collided with a riverboat near Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River, injuring 32 passengers with non-critical injuries, but no one missing. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Collision Details
Over 30 injured, no one missing after tanker collides with riverboat in New Orleans.
“Over 30 people are injured after a tanker collided with a docked riverboat on the mississippi river near the port of new orleans, officials said friday.”
Injured Passengers
Thirty-two passengers hospitalized with non-critical injuries.
“Thirty-two passengers from the cruise ship are hospitalized with non-critical injuries”
Collision Timeline
Tanker lost control at 12:30 p.m. local time, struck riverboat broadside.
“The collision occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time friday”
Rescue Efforts
Emergency crews and volunteers respond to rescue injured passengers.
“The emergency response began midday friday when the tanker lost control and collided into the cruise ship”
River Closure
River closed to vessel traffic between mile markers 93 and 96.
“The river is closed to all vessel traffic between mile markers 93 and 96 while responders assess the situation”
Official Statements
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno praised rescue efforts and confirmed all accounted for.
“At this moment the information we have we have zero people unaccounted for which truly is a miracle on the mississippi and that is a credit to all of the first responders local state federal who literally jumped right in to help”
The bottom line
A tanker collided with a riverboat near Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River, injuring 32 passengers with non-critical injuries, but no one missing.
