Türkiye school shooting: 16 injured as pupil gunman takes his own life PHOTO / VIDEO / UPDATED

At least 16 people have been injured in a school shooting in Türkiye, with the student gunman taking his own life.

Most of those injured are pupils. One student is said to be in a critical condition, NTV reported.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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An armed attack at a school in south-eastern Türkiye has left at least seven people injured and prompted a hostage situation involving students.

The incident took place in the district of Siverek in Şanlıurfa Province, where a pupil reportedly entered the school armed with a shotgun and opened fire, Turkish media reports.

Authorities said several students were briefly taken hostage during the incident before security forces and emergency services were deployed to the scene.

By Aghakazim Guliyev