OWANECO, Ill. (WAND) - Two people were hospitalized after a serious crash on Illinois Route 29 in Christian County Monday morning.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office announced around 10 a.m. that Route 29 was shut down from Owaneco to the nearby state prison due to a crash investigation. The roadway reopened just before 3:30 p.m.
According to Illinois State Police, troopers initially responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 29 at 1700 East Road. Two occupants were transported to an area hospital with injuries. The severity of their injuries is unknown at this time.
Shortly after, a secondary crash occurred at the same location. No injuries were reported in the second collision.
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