Brisbane police probe woman's sudden death

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A crime scene has been established at a property in Brisbane's bayside where a woman died. -AAP Image

Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a woman who was found unconscious at a home in Brisbane's bayside region.

Police said they were called to a property on Swan St in Capalaba at about 7.30pm on Saturday to conduct a welfare check.

They found a woman in her 50s who was unresponsive and she was declared dead at the site.

A crime scene was established and detectives launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Police said a 42-year-old man was helping officers with their investigation.