Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
Victor Ramirez
Victor Ramirez
Reporter · Austin, TX
Victor Ramirez has a passion for food journalism, reporting on Austin's vibrant culinary landscape for over 4 years. He holds a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu and has contributed to local blogs and food magazines.
More from Victor →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM · 1 min read
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise with 129 passengers on board on Friday, partially submerging the boat. Rescues were underway on the Mississippi River, officials say. Authorities did not immediately release whether there were injuries or deaths. Video from the scene showed the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker hit [...]