Rescue underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
A tanker struck a cruise boat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging the boat.
People in life-jackets seen in Mississippi River as emergency crews respond
The Associated Press
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A tanker struck a cruise boat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging the boat.
Rescues were underway on the Mississippi River, officials say. Authorities did not immediately release whether there were injuries or deaths.
Video from the scene showed the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit the paddlewheel river boat while it appeared to be docked.
People were seen in the river in life-jackets or standing near the boat's railing as the other side of the American Heritage paddlewheeler listed further into the water.
The boat is operated by American Cruise Lines.
Lt. Stephanie C. Norwood with New Orleans Emergency Medical Services said all agencies are responding to rescue efforts.
Emergency personnel on the scene on Friday. (Enan Chediak/The Advocate via The Associated Press)
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