Two vehicles collided at an intersection near the Clark Bridge in Alton at 4:40 p.m. and traffic was disrupted in the middle of daily rush hour.

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The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department both responded to the scene. Motorists in both vehicles suffered minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals.

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Alton Fire Department Batallion Chief Brad Sweetman said the police department did a good job directing traffic after the crash.

“It was a busy time of the day for the bridge and the police department got the traffic flowing best they could,” he said.

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