Former Electric Light Orchestra cellist Mike Edwards killed by bale of hay

According to The Guardian, Mike Edwards, formerly of Electric Light Orchestra, has been killed by a giant bale of hay.

The cellist reportedly had a 300kg bale of hay land on the front of his white van after it tumbled down a steep hill in Devon before he smashing through a hedge and on to the road.

Sergeant Steve Walker, of the Devon and Cornwall police traffic unit, said: "This was a tragic accident and we have now identified the victim as Michael Edwards, a founder member of ELO.

"We have used photographs and YouTube footage to identify him but we now need help contacting his family for formal identification. We don't believe he was ever married and we have identified an ex-girlfriend, but she is currently abroad."