Tanker Collides With River Cruise Boat in New Orleans; Passengers Safely Rescued
A tanker reportedly lost steering and collided with a docked river cruise boat carrying 180 passengers on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. All passengers and crew were safely rescued, although 32 were hospitalized with non-critical injuries.
Lake Charles, LA, November 13, 2026 — A tanker vessel reportedly lost steering capabilities, leading to a collision with a docked river cruise boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. The incident involved a river cruise boat that was carrying approximately 180 passengers at the time of the impact.
Emergency responders were quickly on the scene following the collision. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew members aboard the river cruise boat were safely rescued.
While the evacuation was successful, 32 individuals were transported to local hospitals. These individuals sustained injuries that were described as non-critical.
Details regarding the specific names of the tanker and the river cruise boat, as well as the exact time and location of the incident on the Mississippi River, were not immediately available. The cause of the reported steering failure in the tanker is also under investigation.
Further information regarding any damage to the vessels or the operational status of the river traffic is pending. The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
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