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World · November 13, 2026

'Miracle': All rescued from capsized New Orleans riverboat in tanker collision

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On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Heritage river cruise paddleboat on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. while the riverboat was docked after an eight-day cruise. Following the collision, the American Heritage capsized and flipped onto its side. All passengers and crew have been accounted for, with officials reporting no fatalities. Approximately 30 to 32 people were transported to local hospitals with non-critical injuries. Initial reports from the U.S. Coast Guard suggest the tanker may have experienced a loss of steering prior to the impact.

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  • A tanker named the Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage riverboat on Friday.
  • The collision occurred on the Mississippi River near New Orleans.
  • The American Heritage capsized and ended up on its side.
  • All passengers and crew members have been accounted for.
  • There were no fatalities reported.
  • Approximately 30-32 people were hospitalized with non-critical injuries.

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