NNA - Five people were shot and wounded at a school in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Tuesday, police said, adding that a large operation was underway and urging people to stay away from the area.

"There has been a shooting at the school. Four people have been shot. The extent of the injuries is unclear. The operation is ongoing," police said in a statement, updating just minutes later that a fifth person had been shot.  Images from the scene showed a large police presence with multiple ambulances and emergency vehicles. -- AFP

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