At least 100 people pulled from Mississippi River after New Orleans ship crash as lengthy salvage effort looms
Roughly 100 people were pulled from the Mississippi River after a tanker struck a docked cruise ship in New Orleans on Friday, officials revealed Saturday, as the U.S.
Key points
- 11-NIGHT CARIBBEAN CRUISE ABRUPTLY CANCELED AFTER COAST GUARD DETAINS SHIP "I can say though I do not have any indication that this is terrorism related in any way, shape or form, but again, the investigators will continue to keep working through that," Burnham said.
- New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said 191 passengers and crew members were aboard the American Heritage when the Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the vessel near the Port of New Orleans.
- The Atlantic Asphalt has since been moved from the collision site, while the Coast Guard has partially reopened the river to two-way traffic.
NEW ORLEANS BOAT CRASH CALLED ‘MIRACLE ON THE MISSISSIPPI’ AS EVERYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR, OFFICIALS SAY Burnham said crews had not observed any product in the river requiring removal but warned that hazardous materials could potentially escape during the operation.
Additional details
- Melanie Burnham said crews were preparing to remove 16,000 gallons of fuel from the American Heritage before salvage operations begin.
- TWO DEAD, INCLUDING INFANT, AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES IN NEW YORK HARBOR; 12 RESCUED The captain initially refused medical treatment until he knew where everyone was, according to the mayor.
- Moreno also revealed that the American Heritage 's captain was injured but remained aboard until passengers and crew were accounted for, becoming the last person to leave the vessel.
- American Cruise Lines, which operates the American Heritage, is coordinating with local officials to assist displaced passengers as the investigation and recovery efforts continue.
- Divers were expected to assess the vessel, while pollution response teams monitored the river for potential leaks.
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