In New Orleans, a tanker hit a docked riverboat, injuring more than 30 people.
It was reported that on November 13 in the afternoon local time on the Mississippi River, the tanker Atlantic Asphalt lost control and hit the cruise ship American Heritage that was docked.
At the time of the incident, there were 130 passengers and crew members on board. Before the ship lost stability, 87 people managed to get ashore. Some of the passengers reached the water. Port workers, police, firefighters and crews of other ships joined the rescue operation.
32 people were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. There were no fatalities; All on board have been found. The mayor of New Orleans called the rescue "a miracle in Mississippi."
The exact cause of the collision is under investigation. US Coast Guard Capt. Melanie Burnham said the tanker likely lost control due to a system malfunction.
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