Townsville University Hospital swarmed by police and paramedics after discovery of dead four year old

A child has reportedly been found dead in a hot car in Far North Queensland.

The four-year-old is believed to have died in Townsville on Friday.

Police and paramedics were called to Townsville University Hospital about 3.30pm on Friday.

“Police are in attendance at Townsville University Hospital with officers called there around 3.30pm in relation to a child,” Queensland Police said in a brief statement.

“Detectives from CPIU (Child Protection Investigation Unit) are also attending.