A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after falling from scaffolding in Taunton this evening (Thursday).
The man was working on the exterior of a house in Plais Street when he fell 12 feet to the ground.
Police, firefighters and paramedics attended the incident off Priorswood Road after 5pm.
A helicopter landed on the green at nearby Eaton Crescent and carried the victim to Musgrove Park Hospital.
The extent of the man's injuries are unknown at this stage.
A number of police officers are currently still at the scene.
We will bring you more information as we obtain it.
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