Oil Tanker Crashes into Cruise Ship on Mississippi River; 180 Passengers and Crew Rescued

New Orleans: An oil tanker that lost control in Louisiana, US, crashed into a cruise ship carrying passengers that was docked along the Mississippi River. All 180 people on board the cruise ship fell into the river following the collision but were miraculously rescued. The accident occurred on Friday.

The large tanker, Atlantic Asphalt, rammed into the American Heritage cruise ship after suffering a steering failure. The impact shattered the cruise ship's windows and metal sections. Within moments, the vessel began tilting to one side.

Nearby workers and police rescued the passengers and crew members who fell into the river following the accident. Thirty-two people who sustained injuries were admitted to hospitals. None of the injuries was serious.

The American cruise ship had arrived in New Orleans after completing an eight-day voyage that included visits to various riverfront locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.