WOOD RIVER - A collision between a Jeep and Mercury sent at least one person to an area hospital Thursday afternoon in Wood River.

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Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said the collision occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 111 and Memorial Drive in Wood River. He said it involved a Jeep and a Mercury and one person requested transport via ambulance to an area hospital with what Wells referred to as "non-life-threatening injuries."

No charges have been filed as a result of the accident as of yet, and Wells said the report is still being completed, as the incident occurred near the end of patrol shifts in the department.Chris Rhodes also contributed to this story.

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