Man in his 80s trapped up to his neck in silo on regional Queensland property
A man has become trapped after falling into a silo filled with urea fertiliser in regional Queensland.
Emergency services were called to a property on Roma Taroom Rd in Eurombah, between the Shire of Banana and Western Downs in regional Queensland, about 1.250pm Sunday after reports a man fell into a silo.
A Queensland Fire Department (QFD) spokesman told NewsWire a family member raised the alarm after the man became trapped up to his neck after falling into the silo.
The silo, which was on private property, is believed to be filled with urea.
Urea is a highly concentrated nitrogen fertiliser, commonly used by farmers.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman told NewsWire crews were on the scene to rescue the man, believed to be in his 80s.
Three rescue crews are on the scene, who have been specially trained in working in confined spaces.
The spokesman told NewsWire the man has been strapped into a harness, though the rescue operation is 'still in action'.
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