LULING, La. — A tugboat crew was swiftly rescued after their vessel sank in the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker ship in Louisiana.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana, on Sunday night. Local authorities confirmed that all crew members from the tugboat have been successfully rescued, with updates provided to the community.
Details suggest the tanker was traveling upriver when it collided with the tugboat, leading to the smaller vessel’s rapid sinking.
Emergency medical personnel were on standby to evaluate the rescued crew members, ensuring they received appropriate care if necessary.
The U.S. Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene, although the crew had already been rescued by the time they arrived.
Authorities are now preparing to assess any potential environmental impacts resulting from the incident in Luling, located approximately 23 miles west of New Orleans.
