A rescue operation is underway on the Mississippi River Friday afternoon after a tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise boat. More than 100 people were aboard the cruise boat, which was left partially submerged after the collision, according to The Associated Press. People wearing life jackets were seen in the river, while others stood aboard the boat as it sank deeper into the water. A New Orleans Emergency Medical Services official said all agencies are responding to the scene.
New Orleans crash updates: Passengers pulled from water after tanker slams into riverboat with more than 100 onboard
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The boat was left partially submerged in the Mississippi River after the collision Friday
In brief
A rescue operation is underway on the Mississippi River Friday afternoon after a tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise boat. People wearing life jackets were seen in the river, while others stood aboard the boat as it sank deeper into the water. A New Orleans Emergency Medical Services official said all agencies are responding to the scene.
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