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Roofer dies after fall from Danvers home

The man fell from a roof on Wednesday morning.

A worker died after he fell from a roof in Danvers on Wednesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by local and state police.

According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Danvers police responded to a call at 8:15 a.m. to find that an individual had fallen from a Briarwood Drive roof.

A Salem, New Hampshire-based roofing company employed the worker. First responders transported him to Beverly Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

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Beth Treffeisen is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on local news, crime, and business in the New England region.

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