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Cruise Ship Crash in New Orleans
New Orleans river cruise survives tanker collision with all passengers and crew accounted for.
In brief
New Orleans river cruise survives tanker collision with all passengers and crew accounted for. All 180 passengers and crew on American Heritage river cruise survived collision with Atlantic Asphalt tanker after crash on Mississippi River. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Crash Details
A tanker in New Orleans lost steering and crashed into a river cruise boat with 180 people aboard on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
All Survived
All passengers and crew survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for those who plunged into the Mississippi River.
Rescue Efforts
Emergency personnel, tugboat operators, nearby workers, police, and other rescuers rushed to help dozens of people in the water.
Hospitalization
32 people were taken to the hospital with no critical injuries after the crash.
Ship Condition
The American Heritage river cruise paddleboat was seen on its side after being struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker ship in the Mississippi River.
Cause Unknown
Coast Guard Capt. Melanie Burnham said the tanker seemed to have lost steering but the exact cause of the crash was unknown.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board planned to investigate the crash but was delayed due to nationwide grounded flights.
Here's the gist
All 180 passengers and crew on American Heritage river cruise survived collision with Atlantic Asphalt tanker after crash on Mississippi River.
