OURAY COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - Two people were transported to the hospital after their vehicle landed in the river Thursday night.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the single-vehicle crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Highway 550 near mile marker 97, about 3 miles north of the town of Ouray.

The highway was shut down in both directions so the vehicle - a Volkswagen Newport - could be recovered. The closure was about 30 minutes.

The driver of the vehicle, who is a minor, was cited.

The extent of the injuries for both the driver and passenger is unknown at this time, CSP stated.

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