Cruise Ship Hit By Tanker In New Orleans, All 130 Rescued In ‘Miracle On Mississippi’

A docked river cruise ship, the American Heritage, was struck by a tanker named Atlantic Asphalt on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday. The collision caused the cruise ship to list, take on water, and eventually capsize. Around 130 people were on board at the time. All passengers and crew were successfully rescued in what officials have called a “miracle on the Mississippi.” Thirty-two people sustained non-critical injuries and were taken to hospital. The US Coast Guard said the tanker may have suffered a loss of steering, and the Mississippi River was temporarily closed during the rescue operation.