A cruise ship capsized in the Mississippi River after colliding with an oil tanker.
According to the New Orleans Fire Department in the state of Louisiana, this passenger ship capsized after colliding with an oil tanker and all 129 passengers fell into the water.
Jeff Landry, the governor of the state of Louisiana, said that most of the passengers of this ship were tourists and 89 people were rescued with the help of rescue forces.
New Orleans Port Police Chief Melanie Montreal said all vessel traffic in the area has been suspended until further notice.
He also said initial research shows the ship lost control moments before the collision.