Tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people in New Orleans – latest updates

Rescue efforts under way as ship takes on water; governor confirms incident in Mississippi River

Photos are circulating on social media of people climbing out and onto the balconies of the ship that is now turned completely on its side.

Local media is reporting that multiple people have already been rescued, and helicopters were seen in the air along with ambulances waiting nearby. Several people can be seen in the river wearing life jackets.

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