Frightening accident in the USA! Tanker crashed into cruise ship: Hot image from the region

The US state of Louisiana witnessed a catastrophic accident. A tanker traveling on the Mississippi River crashed into a cruise ship. According to the news in the US press; The incident occurred in the Port of New Orleans area just after noon on Friday. The tanker named "Atlantic Asphalt" went out of control for an unknown reason and crashed into the cruise ship "The American Heritage", which was in the port at the time.

The passenger ship, which started to take in water due to the impact, soon turned sideways and partially sank. It was stated that there were approximately 180 people on the ship, including passengers and crew, and some of them landed at the port before the accident.

After the accident, people on nearby boats and eyewitnesses called for help. Upon the notice, a large number of aid personnel, including the US Coast Guard Forces, port police, fire brigade and emergency medical teams, were dispatched to the region. As a result of the operation, all passengers and crew were rescued, and the survivors were taken to the Port of New Orleans Administration Building for first aid.

Following the incident, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, who held a joint press conference with Coast Guard officials and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, evaluated the rescue operation. Stating that there were no missing passengers, Moreno said, "None of the 32 people hospitalized have a life-threatening situation. However, many of our passengers do not have the prescription medications and personal belongings they need with them. Our authorities continue to work to meet the needs of the passengers and ensure their safe return home."

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced that he informed US President Donald Trump about the accident. Noting that he met directly with the President, Landry stated that Trump conveyed to them the message "We are ready to do whatever it takes."