NEW ORLEANS — A boat with nearly 130 people aboard was struck by a tanker on the Mississippi River on Friday afternoon, WWL reports.

Port NOLA Harbor Police, the New Orleans Fire Department, the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel responded and began conducting rescue and response operations.

WWL reports that passengers aboard the cruise vessel are being brought inside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building for assistance.

WWL notes that the crash happened around 12:30 pm on the river near the Crescent City Connection as passengers on The American Heritage were disembarking.

So far, 14 people have been rescued by the Creole Queen, according to WWL. 

The number of people injured is currently unknown. 

American Cruise Lines released the following statement:

American Cruise Lines can confirm that our riverboat, American Heritage was involved in a collision while it was docked in New Orleans. We are in close coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. Guests and crew were evacuated, and we are deeply concerned for everyone involved. We will share more information as it becomes available.

Gov. Jeff Landry said that he is in close contact with local officials and law enforcement. He is currently en route to New Orleans. 

We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi and we are in close contact with local officials and law enforcement. I am headed to New Orleans now.

— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) November 13, 2026

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