At least ten people are believed to have been killed in a school shooting in the southern Austrian city of Graz.

Austria’s interior ministry confirmed there have been several fatalities at the secondary school in Dreierschützengasse, including the suspect.

Gunshots and screams have been heard in footage filmed near the school that has been verified by The Telegraph.

Local media has reported that the suspected shooter was a student at the school.

Police have not yet confirmed the exact number of casualties, however local media is reporting at least ten people were killed, including students and teachers. More than 10 people are said to be seriously injured.