Tanker hits docked river cruise ship, sending people into water
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:48 PM · 1 min read
A river cruise ended with a frightening scene Friday when a large tanker slammed into a docked passenger vessel on the Mississippi River, causing the cruise ship to roll onto its side and sending people into the water. The collision happened near the Port of New Orleans around 12:30 p.m. local time.\
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Local news from Dobbs Ferry Current
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Dobbs Ferry, New York
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Community
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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