Tanker Hits New Orleans Riverboat
Rescues were underway after a tanker struck a river cruise ship on the Mississippi.
November 13, 2026 · Updated 4:03pm ET
HuffPostRescues Are Underway In New Orleans After A Tanker Hits A River Cruise Boat On The Mississippi River
CBS NewsRiver cruise ship, tanker crash in New Orleans on Mississippi River; rescues are underway
FOX NewsTanker slams into docked New Orleans river cruiser carrying 129 passengers, sparking rescue
CNNLive updates: Tanker crashes into docked cruise ship near Port of New Orleans
ABC NewsTanker collides with riverboat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans: Officials
New York PostTanker hits docked cruise ship with more than 125 passengers; rescues underway
Los Angeles TimesRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
NewsNationMississippi River collision: Tanker crashes into riverboat
Daily MailHorror video shows cruise passengers hanging on for life after crash
The New York TimesCargo Ship Crashes Into Docked Riverboat in New Orleans
NBC NewsRescue underway after a tanker collides with a New Orleans river boat
Washington ExaminerTanker crashes into river cruise ship in Port of New Orleans
PBS NewsHourRescues operations underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
The HillTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans
The Daily WireWater Rescues Underway After Tanker Slams Into Docked Cruise Ship
Boston GlobeRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
USA TODAYTanker collides with riverboat in New Orleans, rescues underway
ZeroHedgeTanker Collides With Riverboat Near Port Of New Orleans, 130 On Board, Local Outlet Says
The GuardianTanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans
NewsweekMultiple rescued as cruise ship sinks after Mississippi River tanker strike
The Gateway PunditBREAKING: Tanker Collides with River Cruise Ship in New Orleans; Passengers Overboard as Riverboat Sinks
Washington PostVan Hollen ‘no longer pursuing’ possible 2028 bid as he seeks Senate leader job
MEDIAiteTanker Crashes Into Cruise Ship In New Orleans
Raw Story‘Fighting for their lives’: Cruise ship capsizes after tanker collision
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What happened
- A tanker struck a docked riverboat in New Orleans on Friday afternoon, partially submerging it and prompting rescue operations that remain underway.
- The Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit American Cruise Lines
American Cruise LinesAmerican river and small-ship cruise line’ American Heritage on the Mississippi River around 12:30 p.m., port officials said. - About 129 passengers plus crew were aboard the riverboat, which had docked about two hours earlier to let passengers off, according to port officials.
- City officials said multiple people had been rescued, while passengers were taken to the port administration building for medical checks and assistance.
- The Coast Guard closed a three-mile stretch of the river as rescuers continued working, and authorities had not confirmed the cause of the crash or whether anyone was injured or killed.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets focused on the ongoing rescues and uncertainty about casualties. The New York Times emphasized search-and-rescue efforts, while CNN highlighted the emergency response and investigation. The Los Angeles Times and HuffPost carried AP reporting describing people in life jackets in the river and passengers near the boat’s railing.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets focused on the collision and rescue effort, with several emphasizing dramatic footage. Fox News and the Washington Examiner highlighted rescues and unconfirmed injuries; the New York Post called footage “harrowing,” while the Daily Mail described passengers “hanging on for life.”
