A man has died after a canon exploded at a baby shower.

Evan Silva, 26, was fatally injured after the blast sent shrapnel flying across a backyard in Michigan, US.

He was stood between 10 to 15ft away when the homeowner fired the novelty signal canon to announce the baby's pending arrival.

The bomb squad was called to the scene in Gaines Township at around 7.30pm on Saturday.

Evan Thomas Silva, of Hartland in Livingston County, died from his injuries at Hurley Medical Center in Flint.

Michigan State Police said he was an attendee at the shower when the cannon blew up upon firing, mlive.com reports.

It spewed metal shrapnel that hit Silva, as well as three parked cars and the garage where the baby shower was held.

Silva was standing 10 to 15 feet from the explosion, police said.

He was one of about five people outside the residence where the cannon was fired and was the only one hit by shrapnel, cops added.

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It was designed to fire more like a novelty Signal Cannon, which is intended to emit a big flash, a loud noise and smoke.

The homeowner had purchased the cannon from an auction and had fired it several times before the incident took place.

Gun powder loaded into the device caused the cannon to fracture, allowing space for shrapnel to spread, police said.

The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, Gaines Township Fire Department, and Med Star Ambulance assisted troopers at the scene.

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An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Details of the case will be sent to the Genesee County Prosecutor for review upon completion of the investigation.

Last month, Aldi brought back its mega baby sale with prices starting from 99p.

The Mamia Baby Event is finally coming back in 2021 – and just in time for all the upcoming lockdown babies.

Discounted clothing, furniture, toys and accessories will all be up for grabs during the sale,

Plus, you can pre-order from Sunday, January 10 if you want to make sure you get something specific.

Otherwise, you can find the collection in stores from January 14.

A second baby event will also be coming to Aldi in February – so don’t worry too much if you miss out.

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