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Two injured in ATV crash in Scott County

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SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Two teens were rushed to the hospital after their ATV struck a tractor trailer Tuesday afternoon.

The collision happened on County Road 461 in Scott County.

Troopers say the ATV driven by Kara Wright, 14, was attempting to make a right turn, when it struck the driver's side of the semi.

Wright was seriously injured. Her passenger, Aaron Wallace, 15, suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

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