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Metehara City Mayor and Driver Die in Traffic Accident

AI SUMMARY

The mayor of Metehara city and his driver have died following a collision between their vehicle and a tanker truck in the East Shewa Zone.

The Mayor of Metehara City, Adisu Wako, and his driver died following a traffic accident.
The accident occurred on September 8, near the 'Ilala' area, less than 5 kilometers from Metehara city.
The vehicle they were traveling in collided with a tanker truck at a curve in the road due to an overtaking maneuver.
The driver died instantly at the scene of the accident.
Mayor Adisu Wako received medical treatment at Ethio-Istanbul Hospital before passing away.
The deaths were confirmed to TIKVAH Ethiopia by local residents and Oromia Regional Government Communication Bureau Head Hailu Adugna.