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Young man falls eight metres through roof in Sydney's north

Nick Pearson
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A young man has suffered suspected spinal injuries after falling eight metres through a roof on a worksite on Sydney's northern outskirts.

The 26-year-old fell eight metres onto timber scaffolding at a property in Kenthurst about 2pm, injuring his head, shoulder and leg.

CareFlight's Rapid Response Helicopter joined with NSW Ambulance paramedics to provide initial treatment.

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A 26-year-old fell eight metres through a roof in Kenthurst.

A 26-year-old fell eight metres through a roof in Kenthurst. CareFlight

It took an hour for paramedics, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service to extricate the man.

After he was freed, CareFlight's specialist doctor performed a clinical assessment and ultrasound.

He was taken by ambulance in a stable condition to Royal North Shore Hospital.

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CareFlight personnel arrive at the scene in Kenthurst.

CareFlight personnel arrive at the scene in Kenthurst. CareFlight

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