Tanker hits docked river cruise boat in New Orleans, but no fatalities

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HOUSTON, United States: A tanker ship collided with a river cruise boat docked in New Orleans on Friday (Nov 13), causing it to capsize, but all of the roughly 180 people aboard were accounted for, officials said.

The American Heritage, a riverboat operated by American Cruise Lines that had been docked for about two hours in the Mississippi River, was hit by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker.

Despite the fact that passengers were disembarking at the time of the collision, which took place at about 12.30pm, there were no fatalities.

"This is a miracle. It is a literal miracle on the Mississippi," Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry told reporters.

Thirty-two people were taken to local hospitals for treatment, but none had suffered critical injuries, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno told a press conference.

Two of those hospitalised were police officers who were helping with the evacuations, she added.

Moreno put the total number of people on the river cruiser at between 180 and 190.

American Cruise Lines confirmed the incident in a statement, adding: "Guests and crew were evacuated, and we are deeply concerned for everyone involved."

In a later statement, it said: "We are getting everyone who was aboard the ship settled into hotels and making sure they have everything they need."

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