All rescued after Mississippi river cruise ship hit by tanker
NEW ORLEANS - The mayor of New Orleans called it a "miracle on the Mississippi" that everyone survived a midday collision between a tanker and a cruise ship carrying 129 passengers, which was docked at the Port of New Orleans. The American Cruise Lines ship, American Heritage, was seen in videos on social media capsizing into the Mississippi River after the strike around 12:30 p.m. local time, with the tanker towering behind it. Some passengers were spotted in the water near the vessel, according to local media reports. Mayor Helena Moreno told reporters that after search-and-rescue efforts, 32 individuals had been taken to local hospitals, none with serious injuries. No fatalities had been reported, and no one had been unaccounted, she said, "which truly is a miracle on the Mississippi." "That is a credit to all of the first responders, local, state, federal, who literally jumped right in to help," Moreno said. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, speaking to reporters later Friday, said he had "never been prouder…
13 Nov 00:00 · Inlandnewstoday