Pratik AgrawalA tanker crashed into a cruise ship in New Orleans, and the passenger vessel later capsized. Officials say all 32 injured people avoided serious harm and no one is missing.
Trump Shares the Update on Truth Social
At least 32 people have gone to hospital after a tanker hit a cruise ship in New Orleans, US President Donald Trump said on Nov 14. He posted the news on his Truth Social account.
“It is hard to believe, but nobody died in this serious collision. Thirty two people are in the hospital,” he wrote.
Officials Thanked for the Rescue Effort
Trump thanked the Coast Guard, law enforcement officers and first responders who helped at the scene. He also praised Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for his support.
New Orleans Cruise Ship Collision: No Serious Injuries
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno confirmed that all 32 injured people escaped serious harm. She stressed that nobody is missing after the incident. Her words offered relief after the frightening crash.
How the Crash Unfolded
Moreno explained that the cruise ship American Heritage and the tanker Atlantic Asphalt collided. The tanker lost control and rammed the passenger vessel. Passengers were leaving the ship at that moment. Then the ship began to sink. It later capsized and turned over.
How Many People Were on Board
CNN reported that more than 130 people were on the cruise ship. The New Orleans cruise ship collision could have ended far worse, and Trump pointed to the lack of deaths as the most striking fact.
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