Over 30 injured, no fatalities after tanker strikes cruise ship in New Orleans

NPR | By Mel Bridges

Published November 14, 2026 at 6:40 AM CST

There were more than 30 injuries but no fatalities after a tanker hit a cruise ship in the Port of New Orleans Friday.

Mel Bridges

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