The World's Most Dangerous Road That Claims 300 Lives Every Year

Описание: This documentary looks at the perilous journey across some of the world's most dangerous roads, highlighting the immense human cost of treacherous terrain and limited infrastructure. It explores Bolivia's infamous "Road of Death" with its 400-meter drop that claims 200-300 victims every year. It's a crucial yet deadly trade route, where police checks on missing drivers are not routinely carried out. Drivers often chew coca leaves to cope with the extreme conditions like fatigue and anxiety. The documentary also explores the challenges of driving on the Ivory Coast, West Africa, with its poor roads and safety concerns, and the wild, uncounted fatalities of Georgia's Tusheti Road.

Roads worldwide caused approximately 35 million deaths and 1.5 billion injuries in the 20th century alone. It paints a stark picture of the global disparity in road safety, where millions have perished due to unforgiving landscapes, challenging weather, and a lack of proper maintenance and oversight. This series serves as a sobering reminder of the everyday dangers faced by drivers in remote and impoverished regions.

1:46 "Road of Death", Bolivia
17:16 Ivory Coast, West Africa
31:28 Tusheti Road, Georgia

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