A tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise boat in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging it and prompting rescues on the Mississippi River, The Associated Press reported. The cruise boat had 129 passengers aboard.
Video showed the Atlantic Asphalt tanker hitting the apparently docked paddlewheel vessel, operated by American Cruise Lines. People were seen in life jackets in the water.
Authorities had not immediately released injury or death information in the AP report. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services said agencies were responding to rescue efforts.