Disaster● ElevatedBreaking51m ago · Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 PM
Tanker rams cruise ship with 129 people on the Mississippi River
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RTP Notícias · Portugal · North America
A tanker today collided with a cruise ship with 129 people on board, on the Mississippi River, near the American city of New Orleans, with rescue operations underway.
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