Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers after a tanker crashes into a river cruise in New Orleans ↗
A tanker has struck the American Heritage river cruise paddleboat in New Orleans, partially submerging it with 129 passengers aboard. Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries or deaths. The incident occurred Friday, and video shows rescuers helping people in life jackets from the 66-degree Mississippi River. The Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit the cruise boat while it appeared to be docked, causing it to list to its side. Witnesses described the scene as surreal.
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