Rourkela: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old girl died after being hit by a state-run city bus near Panposh Chhak here today. However, police have detained the bus driver in this connection.

Reportedly, when the minor girl identified as Mahima Tanti was going to Panposh area from Dandiapali on a bicycle, the Government bus hit the girl killing her on the spot.

Tension prevailed in the area following the accident, after locals staged a protest in front of the Raghunathpali police station demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation for family members of the deceased.