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Rescue of 129 Cruise Passengers After River Collision
129 passengers rescued after cruise ship collides with barge in New Orleans.
In brief
129 passengers rescued after cruise ship collides with barge in New Orleans. 129 passengers and crew from American Heritage cruise ship were rescued after colliding with a barge in the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana, with at least 12 hospitalized. Originally reported by Clarín.
Rescue Operation
All 129 passengers from American Heritage cruise ship were rescued after colliding with a barge in Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hospitalized Passengers
At least 12 people were hospitalized following the collision, with some passengers and crew falling into the water.
Collision Details
The collision occurred around 12:30 local time near New Orleans port where the ship was docking to disembark passengers.
The bottom line
129 passengers and crew from American Heritage cruise ship were rescued after colliding with a barge in the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana, with at least 12 hospitalized.
