VIDEO: Luxury cruise liner capsizes after collision with oil tanker in the USA; 130 people are rescued

In the images, the vessel appears tilted on its side, while emergency teams work to remove the people on board. The accident mobilized teams from the police, firefighters, the US Coast Guard and emergency medical professionals.

Around 130 people were rescued, including passengers and crew. In total, 32 were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. No one died or was missing, according to authorities.

The collision occurred around 1:30 pm local time (4:30 pm in Brasília), as the tourist boat was preparing to conclude an eight-day cruise to destinations in Louisiana and Mississippi. The vessel was carrying around 129 passengers, in addition to the crew, and was docked when it began to tilt and fell on its side.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. According to the British network BBC, American Coast Guard captain Melanie Burnham stated that there are signs of a possible failure in the tanker's steering system.