THE 178km stretch of road between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo has claimed more than 20 lives this year alone, making it one of the deadliest roads in the country.
Between 28 April and 1 May, 17 people were killed on this part of the B1 main road. In the latest carnage, 10 people were burnt beyond recognition on Sunday when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a bakkie. All five people in the bakkie also died on the spot. Two others died on the same stretch of road on Monday evening.
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