Atlantic Asphalt tanker collides with docked cruise ship on Mississippi River, all rescued

BBC • 13 nov. 23h42

A tanker lost control and struck a cruise ship near New Orleans, prompting a rescue operation that accounted for all passengers and hospitalized 32 people with non-critical injuries.

BBC • 13 nov. 23h40

Around 130 people were evacuated from the American Heritage cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker in New Orleans, with 32 hospitalized for non-critical injuries and no missing persons.

CBS News • 13 nov. 23h22

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, causing the boat to list and partially submerge; all passengers and crew were accounted for and treated for non-critical injuries.

The Age • 13 nov. 23h16

A steering failure on an Atlantic Asphalt tanker caused it to strike the docked American Heritage paddleboat in New Orleans, prompting a rescue operation that saved all 180 passengers and crew.

The New York Times • 13 nov. 21h48

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

CNN • 13 nov. 20h55

A 525-foot Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage riverboat of American Cruise Lines while it was docked, prompting evacuations of more than 130 passengers and crew.

Global News • 13 nov. 20h39

A tanker struck the American Heritage paddlewheel cruise vessel on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, partially submerging the boat carrying 129 passengers; authorities have not yet confirmed injuries.

WDSU • 13 nov. 20h21

A tanker struck the docked cruise ship American Heritage on the Mississippi River, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and a temporary river closure.

WDSU • 13 nov. 20h17

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, prompting rescue efforts for passengers and crew.

The Guardian • 13 nov. 20h10

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise liner on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, prompting rescue operations for the 129 passengers and crew aboard.

The Guardian • 13 nov. 20h04

A tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, leading to the evacuation of passengers and crew and a multi-agency rescue effort.