A head-on collision over the weekend leaves multiple people injured.

 The accident occurred around 1pm on Saturday afternoon on State Road V in Newton County, Missouri. 72-year-old Betty Putnam of Cassville, MO, was driving a 2012 Cadillac when she attempted to pass another vehicle. The Cadillac struck a 2013 Chrysler 200 driven by 47-year-old Ellena Holt of Neosho. Both Holt and Putnam suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident. A passenger in the Cadillac – 19-year-old Bryan Wood also of Cassville – received moderate injuries. All three were taken to Joplin hospitals for treatment.