A Russell couple was hospitalized following a vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon on I-70 in Ellis County.

According to the sheriff’s department, Ronald J. Waldschmidt and Diana M. Waldschmidt were transported to Hays Medical Center for apparent minor injuries.

The accident happened at the intersection of I-70 and Toulon Avenue about 3:20 p.m.

A truck, driven by Brent N. Norris of Glade, was exiting the Interstate ramp and pulled out in front of a car driven by Waldschmidt.