At Least One Dead And Several Wounded From A "Possible Terrorist" Shooting In Netherlands

The Independent reported that several people were wounded after a man opened fire on a tram around 10.45am (5.45pm in Malaysia).

The incident occurred close to 24 Oktoberplein, a tram stop outside the city centre.

Three air ambulances were dispatched to the scene of the incident to treat injured passengers.

"Several shots were fired in a tram and several people were injured. Helicopters are at the scene and no arrests have been made," said police spokesman Joost Lanshage, reported The Independent.

Local media reports also suggest that the police are on the hunt for multiple suspects. 

Schools have been instructed to keep their doors closed and security has been increased at The Hague, mosques, and transportation hubs.

Utretch police have also warned the public to not go near the scene of the incident.