New Orleans: Tugboat Capsizes in Mississippi River

A boat has sank in the Mississippi River near New Orleans on Tuesday morning, according to reports.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A boat has sank in the Mississippi River near New Orleans on Tuesday morning, according to reports.

The New Orleans Fire Department told NOLA.com that it is responding to the situation.

An unknown number of people were sent into the water when the tugboat capsized and were retrieved by fire officials.

It is unclear if there are injuries.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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