Miracle on the Mississippi: All accounted for after tanker collides with cruise ship

Federal, state and local agencies responded to a boat collision on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, Nov. 13. A tanker struck the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage, prompting a massive search and rescue response. Latest updates: All passengers aboard the American Heritage have been accounted for, officials said. LCMC Health is treating 32 injured passengers The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the docked cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans at about 12:30 p.m. The cause has not been confirmed. Hotel rooms have been secured for any passengers impacted by the cruise line collision In what is being called "A miracle on the Mississippi," all passengers aboard the American Heritage cruise ship struck in New Orleans have been accounted for. VIDEO: New Orleans mayor says all accounted for after collision LCMC Health is treating 32 passengers who were injured during the collision.

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