A WORKMAN is thought to have suffered "multiple injuries" after falling from scaffolding in Derby city centre.
Officers said they were called to the incident, at the Spot, today at about 9.20am.
A spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said officers were called there for crowd control and to assist firefighters and paramedics.
Andy Reddington, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service incident commander, based at Ascot Drive, said: "A workman has fallen some height from the top of the scaffolding, approximately 15ft onto a wooden platform.
"At this stage, we believe he has suffered multiple injuries but he was conscious at all times, as he was dealt with by the fire service.
"He was treated at the first-floor level and was extricated by firefighters, using the aerial ladder platform, who boarded and collared him before bringing him to ground level and transferring him to an ambulance."
The incident happened at a building, which is being renovated, adjacent to Shoe Zone.
Three fire engines, two police cars and two ambulance attended.
Passer-by Alan Forshaw, 61, of Derby, said: "I was in the bookies and I heard the sirens going. The next thing I knew I went outside and there were fire engines, ambulance and the police outside. I hope the guy is ok. I watched as they brought him down."
And Pete Fletcher, 51, of Alvaston, arrived in the city centre to see the cordon. He said: "Seeing something like this is not an everyday occurrence. I hope that whoever has fallen is ok."
The Health and Safety Executive confirmed it has been made aware of the fall by Derbyshire Police and would be on the scene this morning.
A spokesman said: "The Health and Safety Executive is aware of this incident and is making initial enquiries."
And Westfield said it was working with the HSE.
A spokesman said: "Westfield confirms there was an accident on site today where a construction worker fell from a ladder.
"Westfield and Emergency services were immediately on the scene and the injured person has been taken to hospital.
"We are awaiting further details at this stage."
