Horror as child dies after found unresponsive in car in Innisfail, Far North Queensland

  • The child could not be revived

An investigation is underway into the death of a young girl in Far North Queensland.

Emergency services were called to a house in Rankin Street, Innisfail, shortly before 1pm on Monday after reports a toddler had been found unconscious in a car.

Paramedics treated the girl before she was taken to Innisfail Hospital in a critical condition, where she died a short time later.

Emergency workers were unable to resuscitate a child found unconscious in a vehicle in Innisfail (stock image)

Temperatures in Innisfail topped 30 degrees Celsius on Monday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Queensland Police have launched an investigation into the girl’s death.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.