In a tragic incident in Hyderabad, B Satvik, a 23-year-old software professional, died when a rusted streetlight pole collapsed on him while he was riding his bike at Nacharam crossroads. Satvik was returning home when the weakened pole gave way, pinning him underneath. Police confirmed the pole's deterioration due to rust as the cause of the fatal accident.
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