Emergency crews responding to collision involving riverboat and tanker
Emergency crews are responding to a vessel collision involving a riverboat on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, officials said Friday.
American Cruise Lines confirmed its riverboat, American Heritage, was involved in the collision while docked in New Orleans.
"We are in close coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. Guests and crew were evacuated, and we are deeply concerned for everyone involved," American Cruise Lines said in a statement.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he is heading to New Orleans.
"We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi and we are in close contact with local officials and law enforcement," he said on social media.
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