Two children were injured Saturday afternoon in a two‑vehicle crash on County Road 313, about ten miles south of Alton. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 12:25 p.m. when a southbound 2004 GMC pickup struck a northbound 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The Tahoe sustained total damage, while the pickup received minor damage. Both vehicles were removed by private parties. The drivers—two adult men from Alton, ages 25 and 28—were wearing safety devices and were not reported injured.
Two juvenile female occupants of the Tahoe, ages six and eleven, both from Alton, suffered minor injuries. The six‑year‑old was not wearing a safety device, while the eleven‑year‑old was. Oregon County Ambulance transported both children to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment.
The Patrol reports the crash occurred when the GMC pickup struck the Tahoe on County Road 313.
