Mississippi River: Tanker collides with a cruise ship, causing it to capsize

A tanker struck a docked river cruise ship on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, causing the passenger vessel to capsize. Everyone aboard was accounted for, and no deaths were reported. Thirty-two passengers were taken to local hospitals, but none had critical injuries, Mayor Helena Moreno said.

The collision happened at about 12:30 p.m., when the *Atlantic Asphalt* tanker hit the *American Heritage*, operated by American Cruise Lines. Moreno said passengers began leaving the boat after the impact, but the vessel started to sink and eventually toppled over, putting some people in the water.