Man Suffers 'Significant Injuries' In Fall From Newport Roof: Police

NEWPORT, RI — A man suffered "significant injuries" in a fall from a roof on Appleby Street, police said.

The man fell off the roof shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, the Newport Police Department said in a media release.

"Upon arrival, emergency responders determined that the man had sustained significant injuries," the release said.

"Due to the severity of his condition, a Med Flight transport was requested," according to the release. "Newport Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a designated landing zone, where he was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital."

Newport police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are "actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident," the release said.

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