Multiple people were shot at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday, according to police, who urged people to stay away from the area, USA Today reported.

Many emergency vehicles responded to the scene, according to media reports. Orange County Fire and Rescue called for gurneys to move victims from the club.

Hostages may have been taken.

In some tweets appearing to come from inside Pulse nightclub, people said they were hiding.

Twitter users also said they heard multiple gunshots.

Source : MENA