Emergency services were called to a home at Northgate after reports a young girl had stopped breathing. Picture: 7 News Queensland

Police and emergency services attended the Northgate home around 4.30pm after the young girl stopped breathing.

Paramedics gave the girl life-saving CPR, according to 7 News, before rushing her to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital.

Queensland police confirmed they were investigating the incident and remained at the home Thursday night.

It is understood a man and a woman are assisting police with their enquiries.

The girl remains in a critical condition.

Originally published as Two-year-old girl suffers cardiac arrest