2 VEHICLE CRASH SENDS 2 TO HOSPITAL • Today HEAT INDEX will register 100+ • 2 restrained drivers with minor injuries & transported to area hospitals (64804) – This is already a hot morning – could be a dangerously hot day and it will feel like 104°+. Right now at 11:42 am the HEAT INDEX is 104°. This 2 vehicle crash occurred at West 20th and South Wall. Airbags deployed however both vehicles also had restrained drivers. Remember it's the law in Missouri. “The chance of being in a traffic crash in your lifetime is virtually 100 percent,” according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol “Using the lap/shoulder belts cuts your chances of being killed or seriously injured in a crash 45-50 percent.” Not that this relates to this crash but here is a link to more information from the #MSHP regarding 'Seat Belt and Child Restraint Information'. http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Root/ClickIt4LifeSeatBeltCampaign.html ### - - - -sponsor§traffic§safetyalerts- - - - Cardinal Towing and Recovery – You can find them anywhere in the region but with a name like Cardinal? You know they are Webb City/Carterville proud! They can handle your tow or any cargo! #cardinaltowing #joplinnewsfirst #mshp #motrooper #clickit4life (at Joplin, Missouri)