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An oil tanker collides with a cruise ship docked on the Mississippi River, capsizing the ship and forcing the emergency evacuation of 129 people. Authorities have closed off a portion of the water and are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
According to the New York Post, a ship collided on the Mississippi River on the 13th. An oil tanker hits a parked cruise ship. At that time there were about 129 passengers on board the plane. After the accident, passengers and crew members were immediately evacuated, and rescue workers arrived at the scene to begin search and rescue operations. The number of casualties and the cause of the accident have still not been confirmed.
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) said the accident occurred outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building at about 12:30 p.m. local time. A tanker named “Atlantic Asphalt” collided with the United Statescruise ship “American Heritage” cruise ship owned by the company (American Cruise Lines).
social media Videos being circulated showed that the cruise ship almost turned sideways on the river after the collision and the scene went haywire. Some people were seen in the water wearing life jackets, while others clung to the ship’s railing. This scene was quite thrilling.
Port of New Orleans spokeswoman Kimberly Kurth said officials’ top priority is ensuring the safety of all passengers, crew and first-line rescue workers. He said the accident is still being controlled and the situation at the scene remains changing. The number of injured and the cause of the ship collision have not been confirmed yet. Further announcement will be made after receiving more information.
The New Orleans City Emergency Response Unit also called on the public to stay away from the crash site to facilitate rescue operations. In addition to conducting search and rescue operations at the scene, rescue workers also evacuated passengers to nearby buildings for initial injury assessment and receiving necessary assistance.
American Cruise Lines confirmed to the New York Post that its “American Heritage” was docked in New Orleans when a collision occurred and that all passengers and crew on board the ship were evacuated safely. The company said it is extremely concerned about the safety of everyone involved and is working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.
It is understood that the cruise ship had stopped at the pier about two hours before the accident and was originally intended to allow passengers to disembark. As for whether there were any injuries from the collision, authorities have not released relevant information.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it temporarily closed a 3-mile stretch of the Mississippi River between mile markers 93 and 96 to all vessels while rescue crews dealt with the accident and assessed the situation.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry also posted on social platform X that he had been informed of the accident and was preparing to travel to New Orleans.
According to the American Cruise Line website, the “American Heritage” is a paddle-wheel cruise ship that can carry up to 180 passengers. It has 98 guest rooms and offers amenities such as a restaurant, fitness center and three lounges.
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The accident occurred outside the Administration Building at the Port of New Orleans at approximately 12:30 pm local time. An oil tanker collides with the “American Heritage” cruise ship docked.
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Passengers and crew members were immediately evacuated, and some were taken to nearby buildings for initial assessment. Rescue personnel also reached the spot for search and rescue and ensured safety as top priority while dealing with the situation.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily closed about 3 miles of the Mississippi River to vessels. The number of casualties and the cause of the collision have not yet been confirmed. Hong Kong authorities and shipping companies are cooperating in the investigation.
