Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp has provided an update on the road situation in Christian County as there are approximately 14 cars off the roadway in the ditch on Illinois Route 104 between Kincaid and Taylorville. A semi-trailer has jackknifed on Route 104 near that location, and another semi has jackknifed on Illinois Route 48 just north of Stonington.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office reports at least a total of 65 vehicles have run off the roadway in the County. There was a report of an accident that occurred on Route 29 near Owaneco with two people taken to the Pana Hospital with minor injuries.

All state roads are extremely hazardous and white out conditions are occurring within Christian County. Some county roads have reported to have 7 to 8 foot drifts.

Sheriff Kettelkamp is asking all people to stay off the roadways unless it is an extreme emergency.