Daytona Beach, FL : Two people injured after SUV crashes into Halifax River on Friday morning, May 13, 2016

An SUV with two people inside crashed into the Halifax River Friday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.

The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near the Fire Station 1 located on 301 South Beach Street.

Crews from the fire station heard the crash and went outside to help the couple inside the vehicle, the fire department said.

The SUV lost control while driving west on Orange Avenue and hit a light pole on the south side of the street before landing in the water, officials said.

The driver of the SUV was able to climb out of the window, while the passenger got out through the back door.

According to officials, the couple was able to swim to the nearby docks where they were assisted by emergency personnel.

The man and the woman sustained minor injuries but refused transportation to a medical facility.

A wrecker company was called to remove the vehicle from the water.

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2 people injured after SUV crashes into Halifax River