Rescue mission after person feared to have fallen into silo in Melbourne

A rescue mission is under way after a person is feared to have fallen into a silo at a worksite in Melbourne's east.

9News understands a high-angle rescue team along with paramedics, police and firefighters are at the scene on Canterbury Road in Montrose.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm.

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Images from the 9News helicopter reveal a significant emergency presence at the scene.

The condition of the person trapped inside remains unclear, and authorities have not confirmed how the fall occurred.

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