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Around 130 rescued after cruise ship capsizes in New Orleans collision
About 130 passengers and crew were rescued after the American Heritage cruise ship collided with the cargo vessel Atlantic Asphalt in New Orleans and capsized in the Mississippi River. Thirty-two people were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries, and officials said nobody was unaccounted for; the successful rescue was described as a “miracle on the Mississippi”.
The collision was reported at about 13:30 local time on Friday as the riverboat was finishing an eight-day cruise through Louisiana and Mississippi. Officials said the cause is under investigation, with the US Coast Guard citing a possible loss of steering; the river was closed to traffic during the rescue, and nine people remained in hospital on Saturday.
In short
- About 130 people were rescued after a cruise ship capsized.
- Thirty-two were initially hospitalised with non-critical injuries.
- Investigators are examining a possible loss of steering.
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Originally published by BBC World as “‘Miracle on Mississippi’ – All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision”.