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Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans

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Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans

A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.

The accident happened near the port of New Orleans. Footage shows the paddlewheel cruise boat capsizing following the impact.