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Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise
Tanker strikes New Orleans river cruise, 129 passengers rescued.
In brief
Tanker strikes New Orleans river cruise, 129 passengers rescued. A tanker collided with a New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, prompting rescue operations. Originally reported by euronews.
Tanker collision
A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, partially submerging the boat.
Rescue efforts
Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued after the incident.
Passenger details
The riverboat American Heritage had 129 passengers aboard when the collision occurred.
The bottom line
A tanker collided with a New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, prompting rescue operations.
