Mississippi River Cruise Boat Hit by Tanker with 129 Onboard

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A commercial tanker collided with a river cruise boat carrying 129 passengers on the Mississippi River.

Emergency responders and maritime authorities were deployed to check hull stability and passenger safety.

The Mississippi River is a major commercial route shared by industrial freight vessels and passenger holiday ships.

US federal agencies including the Coast Guard and NTSB will conduct a formal investigation into the crash.

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