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Brisbane jail lockdown after officers hurt

Two officers have been injured during an incident at the Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre. (AAP)

Two officers have been injured during an incident with a prisoner at the Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre.

One officer suffered a laceration to the head while a second received a laceration to the face shortly before midday on Wednesday.

They were treated at the scene by Queensland Health staff then taken to hospital in stable condition for further treatment, Queensland Corrective Services confirmed.

The prisoner was restrained and transferred to the detention unit.

The centre was locked down to allow responding officers to debrief with management.

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