Metehara Town Mayor Adissu Wako and Driver Die Following Car Crash

The Mayor of Metehara town in East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Mr. Adissu Wako, and his driver have died following a serious car accident. According to local residents and official sources, the accident occurred on Pagume 3 near a location called Ilala, less than 5 kilometers from Metehara. The driver passed away immediately at the scene of the crash. Mayor Adissu sustained severe injuries and was being treated at Ethio-Istanbul Hospital before passing away today. Head of the Oromia Region Communication Bureau, Mr. Hailu Adugna, confirmed the tragic deaths to Tikvah Ethiopia. He noted that the collision involved a tanker truck on a curved stretch of the road, likely caused by improper overtaking.