Tanker collides with crusie ship on Mississippi River near New Orleans

A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.

Rescue operations are underway after a freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people on Friday.

The accident happened near the port of New Orleans. Footage shows the paddlewheel cruise boat capsizing following the impact.

Authorities have not yet said whether there were any injuries or fatalities.