Cargo Ship Collides with Cruise Ship in New Orleans, 32 People Hospitalised
A cargo ship has collided with a cruise ship in the US city of New Orleans, causing the cruise vessel to tilt to one side.
According to US media reports, more than 120 people were on board the cruise ship at the time of the accident. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated following the collision.
Following the incident, vessel traffic was suspended on the Mississippi River near the accident site.
US President Donald Trump said there had been no fatalities in the collision between the two ships, while 32 people were receiving medical treatment at hospitals.
Trump also praised the performance of the US Coast Guard and emergency response teams for their efforts in safely evacuating those on board.
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