Two area residents seriously injured in accident

A Kennett couple Tommy and Peggy Masterson were injured in a two vehicle accident around 4:40 p.m., Thursday, August 17, at the intersection of Independence and Ely in Kennett.

Peggy was flown to Memphis in critical condition shortly after the accident and Tommy was first taken to Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center for treatment and later, he was also flown to Memphis with serious injuries.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Kennett Police worked the accident and details have not been released at this time.