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World's Most Dangerous Roads is a British TV series in which two celebrities are filmed as they journey by 4×4 vehicle along roads considered among the world's most dangerous. The show was initially broadcast on BBC Two from 2011 to 2013, [1] and narrated by actor Adrian Dunbar. [1]
The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline (津軽岩木スカイライン, Tsugaru Iwaki Sukairain) is a toll road managed and operated by Iwaki Skyline Co., Ltd. in Hirosaki, Japan.It partially ascends Mount Iwaki and is notable for its steep gradient and 69 hairpin turns, which make it considered as one of the most dangerous mountain roads in the world.
The modernization included enlarging the carriageway from one to two lanes; asphalt paving; bridges, drainage, guardrails, and the building of a new section between Chusquipata and Yolosa, bypassing the most dangerous sections of the original road. As the result, North Yungas Road is now mainly used for bicycles, motorcycles, and walking.
Warning: Dangerous curves ahead. The post 18 of the Most Dangerous Roads in the World appeared first on Reader's Digest.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), road traffic injuries caused an estimated 1.35 million deaths worldwide in 2016. [2] That is, one person is killed every 26 seconds on average. Only 28 countries, representing 449 million people (seven percent of the world's population), have laws that address the five risk factors of speed ...
In 2009, the Canadian Automobile Association published a list of the most dangerous roads in Canada. [4]Between 2004 and 2009, the 400-kilometre (250 mi) undivided stretch of Highway 63 in Alberta saw 22 deaths and more than 250 injuries.
Here are the top 5 most haunted roads in the world. 5.Belchen Tunnel, Switzerland – The ghost of an old lady is known to haunt this Swiss road. One report said two women picked her up and she ...
Parts of the highway are dangerous, especially during the rainy season, when landslides are common and asphalted portions become slippery. [5] [9] In March 2013, List25 included the highway at #9 in its 25 Most Dangerous Roads in the World. [5] [10] It was shown in Discovery World's show, Hot Roads - World's Most Dangerous Roads.