ACCIDENT TIES UP TRAFFIC IN CAPE

An accident at the intersection of Kingshighway and William Sunday afternoon hindered traffic for about 30 minutes.

Cape Girardeau Police said a vehicle driven south on Kingshighway by Sally Palmer, 36, of New Madrid struck the vehicle being driven by Melinda Kelpe, 20, of Cape Girardeau. Kelpe was eastbound on William attempting a left turn onto Kingshighway when the accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m.

Both women were transported to St. Francis Medical Center, treated for minor injuries and released.