New Orleans boat crash: tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people – latest updates

Rescue efforts under way as American Heritage takes on water; governor confirms incident in Mississippi River

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority said in a statement on social media that ferry service across the Mississippi River has been temporarily suspended as a precaution following the collision. Travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno’s communication team said multiple individuals have been rescued, and search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing, according to a local Fox News affiliate.

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