Collision on river injures 18
From Times Wire Reports
At least 18 people were injured when a boat carrying Louisiana prison employees collided with another vessel on the Mississippi River.
Louisiana State Penitentiary spokeswoman Kathy Fontenot said at least two people were seriously hurt. The crash occurred during a shift change.
The Coast Guard said all aboard had been accounted for.
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