# Rescue of 129 Cruise Passengers After River Collision

> 129 passengers rescued after cruise ship collides with barge in New Orleans.
- Title: Rescue of 129 Cruise Passengers After River Collision · Clarín
- Summary: 129 passengers rescued after cruise ship collides with barge in New Orleans. 129 passengers and crew from American Heritage cruise ship were rescued after…
- Keywords: american heritage cruise, mississippi river, new orleans, louisiana, american cruise lines, coast guard, hospitalized passengers, barge collision, Clarín
- Source: Clarín — https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/rescatan-a-los-129-ocupantes-de-un-crucero-tras-chocar-con-una-barcaza-en-nueva-orleans_0_BUvUvAfQRK.html
- Author: Agencia EFE
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:40:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: american heritage cruise, mississippi river, new orleans, louisiana, american cruise lines, coast guard, hospitalized passengers, barge collision, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.