The death of a Hamilton teenager remains unexplained, police say.

Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12.30am on Sunday after reports a 19-year-old woman was in an unresponsive state.

“On arrival, medical staff confirmed she had sadly died,”Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said.

“Police are speaking with those present at the address at the time, and completing further scene and area inquiries, to help determine what took place.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained.”

In an updated statement released to the Herald this morning, policesaid the death remains unexplained.

“Police are conducting inquiries to determine the circumstances,” the statement said.

“A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.