Two people are dead after a shooting in Switzerland's biggest city, police said.

Officers in Zurich said the situation is under control after passers-by reported hearing shots near the central train station.

One person was found dead. A second person who had serious injuries died later.

Police described it as a "violent crime" but gave no further details. They said the situation is under control and there is no danger to the public.

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