Wild Commutes That Make Rush Hour Traffic Look Easy

Kabul Jalalabad Highway

In Afghanistan, there is a highway that stretches alongside the Kabul River Gorge. The road is 89 miles long and is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Commuters can get trapped in extreme jams for hours on end and it's commonly very snowy. Food vendors often drive on the road for some business during these long jams. Deadly disasters take place every day. 

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