Man falls from roof in Taumarunui

The 22-year-old was taken to the emergency department at Waikato Hospital. Photo / File

A 22-year-old man has been critically injured after falling through a roof in Taumarunui last night.

Waikato Philips Search and Rescue Trust pilot Grant Bremner said the fall occurred around midnight.

The man landed heavily onto concrete, sustaining substantial injuries.

Initial reports suggested the man fell up to six metres, Mr Bremner said.

His family were with him when emergency services arrived.

The Westpac rescue helicopter was dispatched with a paramedic and doctor on board, and the man was transported to the emergency department at Waikato Hospital, Mr Bremner said.

No further details were immediately available.