A 52-year-old man remains in critical condition after falling from the roof of a two-story home in Linden on Monday morning, according to authorities.
Emergency crews responded to a serious workplace accident in Linden Monday after a man reportedly fell from the roof of a residential property and suffered critical injuries.
The incident occurred shortly before 9:35 a.m. in the 1200 block of Bergen Avenue, where police and firefighters were dispatched following reports of a medical emergency.
Key Points
• 52-year-old man fell from roof of two-story residence in Linden
• Victim was flown to University Hospital in Newark
• Police say the man remains in critical condition
Upon arriving at the scene, first responders determined that the victim had fallen from the roof of a two-story home.
Authorities have not released details regarding what the man was doing on the roof at the time of the fall or how far he fell.
Medivac helicopter called to scene
Due to the severity of the injuries, emergency personnel transported the victim from the scene before he was airlifted by medical helicopter to University Hospital in Newark.
The man was listed in critical condition Monday afternoon.
No additional information regarding his identity has been released.
Investigation ongoing
Linden police have not indicated whether the incident involved construction, maintenance work, or another activity.
Officials also have not announced whether the fall is being investigated as a workplace accident.
Additional details are expected as the investigation continues and the victim’s condition becomes known.