NTSB investigates Mississippi River cruise ship collision

NTSB says this investigation is in the beginning stages, and it is currently looking at the people involved, the ships involved, as well as the environment.

Official response and confirmed impact

It has also begun setting up interviews, and then they will examine the tanker that collided with the cruise ship.

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Incident under investigation

According to NTSB, it has already recovered the voyage data recorder and reviewed the cruise ship that capsized.

NTSB is also asking anyone with videos of the collision that could help them with their investigation to send the videos to witness@NTSB.gov.

Investigators estimate they will be on site for 7 days and will likely take 18-24 months to complete the full investigation.