Crime & Safety

Man Falls From O'Hare Airport Roof, Dies

A 59-year-old man died after he fell off a roof while working at Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport, according to the Chicago Tribune. 

The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Thursday and the man, who was working as part of a contractor crew at O'Hare, was transported to Advocate General Hospital in Park Ridge in critical condition and later died at the hospital, according to the article. 

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