New York Man Falls From the Roof of a Moving Bus on Maine Turnpike

A New York man was injured in a fall from the roof of a moving bus on the Maine Turnpike.

New York Man Injured in Fall From the Roof of a Moving Bus in Maine

Derrick McDuffy of New York suffered serious injuries in the fall from the bus that happened on Friday afternoon.

Maine State Police Troopers responded to the scene near mile marker 2 on the southbound side of the Turnpike in Kittery at approximately 11:17 a.m.

Maine Police Say a New York Man Fell From the Roof of a Bus on the Maine Turnpike

When they arrived, they found several motorists who witnessed the incident and passengers from the Concord Coach Lines bus, providing aid to the injured man. He was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital with injuries that were believed to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Troopers spoke with witnesses who said that McDuffy stated he felt overheated before opening the bus's emergency roof access hatch and climbing out onto the roof, while the bus was in motion.

When the driver realized what was happening, they began slowing the bus and tried to pull over.

At this point, McDuffy fell from the roof to the roadway, landing on the shoulder of the Turnpike.

Police Investigate a New York Man's Fall From a Moving Bus on the Maine Turnpike

A replacement bus was brought to the scene to pick up the passengers.

Police have not commented on whether drugs or alcohol were involved in the incident that remains under investigation.

It's not clear whether any charges will be filed.

We'll update this story as more details become available.