**NEW YORK CITY –** A woman is in critical condition after falling from a rooftop in Queens on Wednesday, authorities said..
The 43-year-old woman fell from the roof of a building on 21st Street near 33rd Avenue in Astoria at about 12:30 p.m., according to the New York City Fire Department..
She was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, the FDNY said..
The NYPD is investigating the incident..
**Here are some additional details about the incident:**.
* The woman was apparently trying to climb over a fence on the roof when she fell..
* She fell about 20 feet to the ground below..
* Witnesses said they heard a loud crash and then saw the woman lying on the ground..
* The FDNY responded to the scene with multiple units..
* The NYPD is investigating the incident to determine if there was any foul play..
**This is a developing story. Check back for updates.**.
