FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 22, 2017
MEDIA RELEASE
ONE-CAR ROLLOVER VEHICLE ACCIDENT SERIOUSLY INJURES DRIVER, TWO CHILDREN REPORTED SAFELY SECURED WITH NO INJURIES IN CHILD CAR SEATS
Branson, MO (June 22, 2017 4:48PM) – At approximately 3:45PM this afternoon, Branson Police responded to a serious rollover vehicle accident involving one car between Roark and Herschend Drive off the Fall Creek Extension in Branson.
The driver of the car was a female with serious injuries, although not believed to be life threatening. Two small children were also in the vehicle, both of whom were properly secured in their child safety seats in the back seat, neither of which appear to have suffered any injuries.
The driver was transported by Taney County Ambulance to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Branson Police and Branson Fire Rescue responded to the scene along with Taney County Ambulance District. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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