Danvers Man Rushed to Boston After Three-Story Fall

Richard Cross, 26, of Danvers was transported to a Boston hospital Wednesday after falling three stories from the roof of the Marden Apartments at 43 Federal St. in Salem.

Police received the call that a male "fell down and landed on the ground at 3:06 p.m.," Sgt. Kate Stephens of the  said. 

Police said the male fell approximately 40 feet and  landed on the pavement outside the building, which is located across from the courthouse.

A Medflight, which was intially called, was canceled due to weather.

Stevens said Cross was immediately transported to a Boston hospital via Atlantic Ambulance.

Breaking news alerts indicated the victim sustained severe head trauma.

When responders arrived they said the male's eye were open, but he was not speaking.

"He was hurting," Stephens said.

Police said they were unable to comment further due to HIPA restrictions.

 detectives investigated the incident as did OSHA. Members of the  also responded.

In November, a  outside 60 Washington St., just around the corner from 43 Federal St., when he was .

On Thursday no further information was available on the man's condition.

~ Stephen Walsh and Les Masterson contributed to this report.