A remote town in Tasmania has been rocked by the tragic deaths of a married couple in their home, in what police believe to be a murder-suicide.

Emergency services found the bodies of the man and woman in the home at a property in Native Corners Road in Campania, a town with just 1000 people about 40 minutes from Hobart, on Friday morning.

Police say they believe the man killing his wife before taking his own life.

Detective Inspector David Gill of Tasmania Police. Picture: 7 NEWS
“A male person appears to have ended his own life and the female resident received injuries causing her death,” Tasmania Police Detective Inspector David Gill told reporters.

“Investigations thus far have indicated that it is a family violence case and we are treating this as a murder-suicide.”

Detective Inspector Gill said the dead man had contacted a close family member who in turn alerted authorities.

He described the scene as “extremely confronting” for the first responders who attended.

A major crime scene has been declared after a man and woman were found dead at a rural property in Campania. Picture: 7 NEWS

Two bodies were found in a property in Campania, Tasmania Picture: 7 NEWS
It has been reported that the pair were a married couple who were both aged in their 60s.

“We believe the deaths occurred shortly after the triple-0 call was made to Tasmania Police,” he said.

“Out of respect to the family members, and due to the nature of the investigation, I won’t go into much detail.”

Where to find help

If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse or family violence contact:

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service 24-hour helpline 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732
24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588
Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937
National Violence and Abuse Trauma Counselling and Recovery Service on 1800 FULLSTOP (1800 385 578). They also have a specific line for the LGBTIQA+ community called the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline on 1800 497 212
SHE (free and confidential counselling and support) on 6278 9090
Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817
Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122
Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1
Kids Helpline is for young people aged 5 to 25 on 1800 551 800

Don’t go it alone. Please reach out for help by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14

Men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, should contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or the Don’t Become That Man helpline on 1300 243 413

The inspector said the couple were not known to the police in any way.

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to call 131 444 and quote ESCAD 114-15052026.

Originally published as Tragic details emerge as couple found dead together at home