Coast Guard turns to reopening Mississippi after cruise ship collision

News.com.au's report adds the river-traffic response to the New Orleans rescue coverage, with all passengers and crew accounted for.

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An emergency closure of the Mississippi River becomes the next task for the Coast Guard after the New Orleans cruise ship collision, according to news.com.au's report.

Beyond the passenger rescues shown in earlier coverage, this video includes Coast Guard Captain Melanie Burnham setting out the next step: "Our focus here for the Coast Guard will now shift to reopening the river." Her statement does not confirm that traffic has resumed.

The footage shows the American Heritage overturned and partially submerged beside the dock, with small boats collecting people in life vests from the water. According to the Port of New Orleans account carried in the report, the tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the cruise ship while it was docked.

Mayor Helena Moreno confirms that all passengers and crew have been accounted for. News.com.au reports that 32 passengers were receiving hospital treatment for non-critical injuries. The video also says two police officers involved in the rescue were hospitalised and were in good condition.

American Cruise Lines says it is coordinating with the Coast Guard and local authorities.

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