A worker was airlifted to hospital Wednesday morning after falling approximately nine metres while replacing roofing material at a greenhouse in Sombra, Ont.
The St. Clair Township Fire Department said crews were dispatched to 2690 St. Clair Parkway at approximately 9:08 a.m. for a medical emergency involving the injured worker. According to Fire Chief Richard Boyd, the man was walking up the sloped roof when he fell.
Firefighters from multiple stations provided first aid and assisted Lambton EMS at the scene. The worker was subsequently airlifted to hospital for treatment.
Fire crews cleared the scene at approximately 10:30 a.m.
The Lambton detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Labour are investigating the incident.