Police investigating after girl, two, found dead in car in remote Queensland town

Police are investigating the death of a toddler in a remote town in Central Queensland.

The two-year-old girl was found unconscious in a car in the small town of Eungella, west of Mackay, just after 2pm today.

Police were understood to be among the first on scene.

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CPR was given until paramedics and the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter arrived but she couldn't be saved.

Detectives later declared a crime scene at a home in the town.

"An investigation has commenced and detectives will work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," police said, in a statement.