Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — According to reports American Heritage, a cruise ship that regularly stops in Vicksburg was struck by a tanker in New Orleans today, Friday, Nov. 13.
According to reports, at around 12:30 p.m., the cruise ship American Heritage, was docked on the Mississippi River outside 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, when a tanker struck the river cruise ship.
Authorities have said the tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the cruise ship which had docked approximately two hours earlier for passenger disembarkment.
The cruise liner is reported to have had 129 passengers and crew members on board when the tanker collided.
Emergency responders indicated 12 people were in the water when rescue missions were launched.
Port NOLA Harbor Police, the New Orleans Fire Department, the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel are on scene, conducting rescue and response operations.
Passengers are being triaged inside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building for triage and assistance, according to Port officials.
“Our immediate priority is the safety of all passengers, crew members and first responders. This remains an active and evolving incident. The number of injuries and the cause of the allision have not yet been confirmed. Additional updates will be provided as information is confirmed,” the Port issued a news release.
The ship is part of the American Cruise Lines which is the largest U.S. River and small ship cruise line. The leisure travel line has over 25 ships operating solely in the U.S. and 100% owned and operated.
This is a developing story.
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