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Eleven Hurt, Two Seriously, in Area Weekend Traffic Crashes
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The Highway Patrol reports 60 year old Larry Steffen of Quincy was westbound, lost control on the snow covered roadway, crossed the center line and struck an eastbound car, driven by 30 year old Travis Anderson of Mexico.
Anderson was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville and Steffen was taken to University Hospital in Columbia, both for treatment of serious injuries.
A passenger in the Steffen car, 66 year old William Reynolds of Edina, was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
Two Clarence teenagers are hurt in a single vehicle crash on Shelby County Road 450 northwest of Shelbina at 5:10 p.m. Sunday.