Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales

Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say.

A fourth person has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Local police are now investigating the reported shooting which took place in Lake Cargelligo at about 16:40 local time (05:40 GMT).

Police have also told the public to avoid the area and that local residents should stay inside.

A police statement said emergency services were called to Walker Street near Yelkin Street following reports of the shooting.

Two women and a man have died.

The incident comes after last month's mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach which killed 15 people.

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