Cruise boat struck by tanker in New Orleans, all passengers accounted for

NEW ORLEANS (CNN) – A rescue effort is underway after a tanker collided with a river cruise boat in New Orleans on Friday.

According to CNN, the boat was completely on its side and partially submerged.

More than 130 people were onboard at the time of the incident, CNN reports.

According to CNN on Friday night, about two dozen patients were taken to hospitals, however, no serious injuries were reported.

All passengers are accounted for, CNN states.

Officials say the Atlantic asphalt tanker lost control and crashed into the American cruise line ship while the ship was docked on the Mississippi River.

The Coast Guard says a section of the river is closed to all vessels as emergency responders work.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry posted to social media, stating, “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.”

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

We will provide additional details as they are released.