A tugboat crew was rescued after their vessel sank into the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker ship near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne confirmed that all crew members were safe and being evaluated by medical personnel. The U.S. Coast Guard dispatched crews to assess possible environmental impacts of the accident site. The tanker ship was traveling upriver when it struck the tugboat, causing it to sink. The quick response by emergency personnel ensured the safety of the crew members, who were transported to a hospital for treatment if necessary. The incident occurred on Sunday night, and the Coast Guard’s 8th District office in New Orleans, also known as Coast Guard Heartland, confirmed that the crew had already been rescued by the time their crews arrived at the scene. The collision highlights the inherent risks involved in maritime transportation and the importance of swift and effective emergency response procedures. Further investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the collision and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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