The 180 people on board a huge paddle wheel pleasure boat that capsized into the Mississippi River after being struck by a tanker were all rescued with authorities touting a ‘miracle’ after the crash.
The American Heritage, operated by American Cruise Lines, was docked on the river in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday when it was hit by the 520-foot long Atlantic Asphalt shortly after midday.
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said Friday around 4pm local time that 32 passengers from the cruise ship were in local hospitals. None had critical injuries.
Moreno added that zero people were unaccounted for, which she said
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