Three people were hurt in two separate accidents in less than two hours Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Route 58.

The first happened at 12:43 p.m. near the downtown Suffolk exit in the westbound lanes. Two patients were taken to Sentara Obici Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to a city press release. Two of the lanes were closed for about one hour.

The second crash occurred at 2:20 p.m. near Pitchkettle Road, also in the westbound lanes.

The only vehicle involved in the accident reportedly drove off the road and struck a tree before coming to rest on its side. The single occupant had to be extricated by firefighters, and he was then taken by ground ambulance to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. His injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to the press release.

One lane was closed for about 40 minutes.

Both accidents remain under investigation.