All Passengers Accounted for After Tanker Hits New Orleans Riverboat
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All Passengers Accounted for After Tanker Hits New Orleans Riverboat

Summary

A tanker collision with the American Heritage riverboat in New Orleans left 129 passengers unharmed, with 32 hospitalized and no critical injuries reported.

A tanker ship collided with the American Heritage riverboat docked in New Orleans on Friday, causing the vessel to capsize and prompting a search and rescue effort. Mayor Helena Moreno said all 129 passengers were accounted for, and 32 were treated at local hospitals, none in critical condition.

Capt. Melanie A. Burnham, commander of Sector New Orleans for the U.S. Coast Guard, commended the first responders, stating, "I want to recognize the dedication, professionalism and bravery of all those first responders."

Source

The New York Times

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