Child reportedly discovered dead in car at Townsville

Queensland police have been called to Townsville University Hospital to reports of a child found inside a hot car.

Nine News reported it was believed a child was discovered dead in the car. Temperatures in Townsville were about 30C on Friday.

A police statement said police and detectives from the Child Protection and Investigation Unit were attending after an initial call at 3.30pm “in relation to a child”.

Police said there was no further information immediately available.

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