ELO's Mike Edwards killed by hay bale in freak crash

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ELO's Mike Edwards killed by hay bale in freak crash
Michael Edwards Mr Edwards was with ELO from 1972 to 1975


An early member of 1970s British rock group ELO was killed in a "freak" accident when his van was crushed by a bale of hay, police said.

Cellist Mike Edwards, 62, died instantly in the accident on the A381 in Halwell, Devon, on Friday.

Police believe the 600kg bale fell from a tractor on nearby farmland before rolling on to the road.

Mr Edwards was identified using photos and YouTube footage. He was with the Birmingham band from 1972 to 1975.

The musician, who lived in Totnes, was a founder member of the classical Devon Baroque orchestra.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11195393

[TexasProgresive]

1. Living as I do in a rural area

I've been waiting for a round bale accident to happen. It is common for 1 ton pickup trucks to pull trailer with as much as 15 of these rolls. As they are approaching it seems like they are traveling at close to 70MPH. This accident is not the one I imagined but a 1200 pound bale of hay rolling down the road at whatever speed is a terrifying image.