Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
Tiffany Nguyen
Tiffany Nguyen
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Tiffany graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last two years covering community stories for various local publications. Her background in nonprofit work helps her connect deeply with the community she serves.
More from Tiffany →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM · 1 min read
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise paddleboat in New Orleans on Friday with 129 passengers aboard, partially submerging the boat. Rescues were underway on the Mississippi River, officials said. Authorities did not immediately release whether there were injuries or deaths. Video from the scene showed the much larger Atlantic [...]