Rescue workers tend to an elderly couple following an accident in Vanceburg Tuesday afternoon. Both were taken to the hospital. – Dennis Brown Photo

An elderly Lewis County couple was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday in Vanceburg.

Vanceburg Police Sgt. Mark Jordan said the accident happened about 4:25 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Ky. Rt. 8 and Ky. Rt. 59.