New Orleans crash updates: Passengers pulled from water after tanker slams into riverboat with more than 100 onboard

This still from Associated Press' (Associated Press)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, operated by American Cruise Lines, 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, and ferry service in the area has been suspended.It’s unclear if there have been any deaths or injuries.Footage shows large tanker veering into the riverboatBystander footage of the incident shows a large green tanker veering into the starboard side of the paddlewheel riverboat, while both were situated nearby a bridge.“They just hit that ferry,” a woman off camera says.Brendan Rascius13 November 2026 20:51Louisiana governor is monitoring the situationLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he is monitoring the situation and en route to New Orleans.Brendan Rascius13 November 2026 20:48Ferry service across the river has been temporarily suspendedFerry service across the Mississippi River in the area has been temporarily suspended, officials said.Brendan Rascius13 November 2026 20:45Rescue underway in the Mississippi River after tanker crashed into riverboatA 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.Brendan Rascius13 November 2026 20:42