From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 40s
Asphalt Tanker Collides With Riverboat in New Orleans
32 hospitalized after asphalt tanker crashes into and sinks riverboat in New Orleans.
In brief
32 hospitalized after asphalt tanker crashes into and sinks riverboat in New Orleans. An asphalt tanker collided with a riverboat in New Orleans, injuring 32 people with non-critical injuries. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Collision Details
An asphalt tanker slammed into and sank a docked riverboat in New Orleans with 129 people on board.
Injuries and Response
32 people hospitalized with non-critical injuries; all passengers accounted for.
Emergency Operations
U.S. Coast Guard closed Mississippi River between mile markers 93 and 96 for vessel traffic.
Aftermath
Riverboat capsized rapidly after collision and now rests on its side at the dock.
At a glance
An asphalt tanker collided with a riverboat in New Orleans, injuring 32 people with non-critical injuries.
