A worker is in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after falling from a roof in Barton Hill.
The incident sparked a large emergency service presence in Cabot Green and surrounding roads earlier this afternoon (June 24).
A picture shared on Twitter shows police cars, ambulances and fire engines all at the scene in Barton Hill Road.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary have now confirmed a man fell while working on a roof and was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
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A police spokeswoman said: "Police are in Cabot Green, Barton Hill, supporting fire and ambulance crews after a man fell while working on a roof.
"The man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. His next of kin are aware.
"Police officers remain at the scene pending a possible enquiry by the Health and Safety Executive."
Avon Fire and Rescue also confirmed a man was 'rescued' from the first floor of the property.
"Crews from Temple rescued one male casualty from the first floor with the assistance of ambulance crews," a fire service spokeswoman said.
"The casualty was conveyed to hospital.
"A further male casualty was treated at the scene by firefighters."
