# Cruise Ship Crash in New Orleans

> New Orleans river cruise survives tanker collision with all passengers and crew accounted for.
- Title: Cruise Ship Crash in New Orleans · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: New Orleans river cruise survives tanker collision with all passengers and crew accounted for.
- Keywords: new orleans, atlantic asphalt, american heritage cruise, mississippi river, cruise ship, tanker collision, rescue operation, mayor helena moreno, Houstonchronicle
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/news/article/tanker-slams-new-orleans-river-cruise-leaving-22529577.php
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- Topics: new orleans, atlantic asphalt, american heritage cruise, mississippi river, cruise ship, tanker collision, rescue operation, mayor helena moreno, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

All 180 passengers and crew on American Heritage river cruise survived collision with Atlantic Asphalt tanker after crash on Mississippi River.