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Tanker Hits Cruise Ship Near New Orleans, Vessel Capsizes
A tanker struck a docked river cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday. A large rescue effort followed.
- 129 passengers, plus crew, were aboard the American Heritage, the port said.
- 12:30 p.m. Friday: the Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit the docked ship.
- 2 hours earlier, the ship had docked so passengers could disembark.
- Videos showed the cruise ship on its side in the river.
Why it matters: People in life jackets were seen in the water after the collision. It was not immediately clear whether everyone was accounted for.
- Passengers went to the port administration building for triage.
- The cruise line says guests and crew were evacuated.
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Center coverage, 24 sources: The center centers the video of the moment the tanker hit the cruise ship.
CTV News3hTanker collides with river cruiser near Port of New OrleansDeutsche Welle2hMore than 30 hospitalized after cruise ship collision in New OrleansKXAN Austin3hRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi RiverPennLive1hTanker hits docked river cruise ship, sending people into waterabc27 (WHTM)4hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansAssociated Press4hTanker strikes river cruise boat in New Orleans, partially submerging it as rescues unfoldAxios3hMississippi River cruise ship struck by tanker in New OrleansBBC News16m'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after docked cruise ship hit by tanker in New OrleansIBTimes3hOil Tanker Hits Cruise Ship Carrying 129 Passengers In New Orleans. Rescue Operation UnderwayNewsweek4hMississippi River Crash: New Orleans Tanker Hits American Cruise Lines ShipPBS NewsHour3hRescues operations underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boatSky News3hEmergency crews working to rescue passengers after tanker crashes into cruise ship in New OrleansThe Hill4hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansThe National Desk3hRescues underway after tanker hit river cruise ship on Mississippi River in New OrleansTMZ3hRiverboat Cruise Capsizes After Oil Tanker Crash Near New Orleans, VideoUSA Today3hTanker collides with riverboat in New Orleans, rescues underwayWESH 2 News4hNew Orleans officials respond to boat collision on Mississippi River involving cruise shipWFLA News Channel 83hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansWKBN Youngstown4hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansWPLG Local 104hRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi RiverWPXI Pittsburgh3hRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi RiverWRBL Columbus4hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansWSAV Savannah3hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New OrleansYahoo News3hTanker collides with cruise ship in New Orleans, rescues underway
Left coverage, 17 sources: The left frames it as a major rescue operation, with people in the water and a capsized vessel.
NBC News4hRescue underway after an oil tanker collides with a New Orleans river boatThe Guardian4hTanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New OrleansThe Independent1hFAA ground stop affecting New Orleans riverboat crash responseCNN3hLive updates: Tanker crashes into docked cruise ship near Port of New Orleans | CNNABC News4hEmergency crews responding to vessel collision near Port of New OrleansAl Jazeera1hRescue efforts under way after tanker strikes river cruise boat in USBusiness Insider1hPhotos: Cruise ship sinks after tanker strikes it in New OrleansCBS News3hTanker hits river cruise boat in New Orleans on Mississippi River; rescues are underwayCleveland.com1hTanker hits docked river cruise ship, sending people into waterLos Angeles Times3hRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi RiverMediaite3hWATCH: Moment a Tanker Crashes Into Cruise Ship In New OrleansMSNBC3hRescues underway after tanker hits a river cruise boat on Mississippi RiverPolitico3hRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi RiverRaw Story3h‘Fighting for their lives’: Cruise ship capsizes after tanker collisionThe Boston Globe3hNew Orleans river cruise boat hit by tankerThe New York Times4hCargo Ship Crashes Into Docked Riverboat in New OrleansThe Washington Post3hTanker strikes cruise ship in New Orleans, sending passengers into river
Right coverage, 21 sources: The right emphasizes the passenger count and the dramatic crash footage, alongside the port's official account.
The Right Scoop40mBREAKING: Trump updates on tanker crashing into river cruiserDaily Mail3hHorrifying video shows American Heritage cruise ship passengers hanging on for life after tanker crashed into themNew York Post1hDozens of passengers rushed to hospital after tanker lost control and collided with cruise ship: mayorThe Epoch Times1dTanker Collides With Docked Riverboat in New OrleansFox News3hTanker slams into docked New Orleans river cruiser carrying 129 passengers, sparking rescueJust the News1dTanker collides with riverboat transporting 129 passengers near New OrleansNewsmax4hRescues Underway in New Orleans After Tanker, Boat CrashNTD25mTanker Collides With Cruise Ship in Mississippi River, 32 People HospitalizedPJ Media6hTanker Capsizes Riverboat Cruise in New Orleans; Passengers RescuedRedState6hTanker Crashes Into Ship Near New Orleans, Sparking 'Miraculous' Rescue Ops; 0 Fatalities (UPDATE)RSBNetwork2hTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River, capsizing vesselThe Center Square4hTanker strikes docked cruise ship in New OrleansThe Daily Caller3hRescue Effort Underway After Tanker Collides With River Boat Cruise ShipThe Daily Wire1dWater Rescues Underway After Tanker Slams Into Docked Cruise ShipThe Gateway Pundit3hBREAKING: Tanker Collides with River Cruise Ship in New Orleans; Passengers Overboard as Riverboat Sinks * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Sun4hAmerican Cruise Line ship capsizes in Mississippi River with 150 on board after collision with tanker in New OrleansThe Washington Times3hRescue underway after tanker hits riverboat with 129 passengers at Port of New OrleansThe Western Journal3hBreaking: Tanker Strikes Cruise Ship in New Orleans Port, Passengers in WaterWashington Examiner3hTanker crashes into river cruise ship in Port of New OrleansWND3h‘An active and evolving incident’: Out-of-control New Orleans tanker slams into cruise ship, sinks it * WorldNetDaily * by Bob UnruhZeroHedge4hTanker Collides With Riverboat Near Port Of New Orleans, 130 On Board, Local Outlet Says
What’s next: Investigators are working to determine what caused the collision. The port says injuries and cause remain unconfirmed.
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said on X he was headed to the scene.
- NOLA Ready, the city's preparedness campaign, urged residents to avoid the area.
- Did the tanker lose power before the collision, as one emergency response source suggested?
- How many people were injured, and were all passengers and crew accounted for?
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