Bhubaneswar: A minor girl died after being allegedly hit by a Mo Bus in Raghunathpur area of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, triggering tension in the locality amid protest by locals.
As per preliminary information, the mishap took place at Raghunathpur under the jurisdiction of Nandankanan police station in the city.
Sources said that the 12-year-old girl was riding a bicycle on the road when a speeding Mo Bus hit her from behind and ran over her. The girl reportedly died on the spot.
Angry over the incident, residents of the area staged a protest and blocked the Nandankanan-Patia road, bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt on the route. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the road due to the blockade.
The agitated locals demanded action against the driver of the bus, compensation for the family of the deceased, and better road safety measures.
After getting information about the incident, police visited the spot and initiated an investigation.
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