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Two killed and 11 injured after gunman opens fire at concert in Austria

State broadcaster ORF said it occurred on property used by a motorcycle club.

A 27-YEAR-OLD man opened fire on people after a concert in a village in western Austria, killing two people and injuring 11 others before turning the gun on himself, police said.

The incident occurred overnight in the province of Vorarlberg where around 150 people remained after the event.

After getting into an argument, the man went back to his car and returned with a gun with which he began shooting people at random before killing himself, according to preliminary information.

The incident did not appear to be linked to today’s presidential election runoff vote in Austria that could see a far-right candidate swept to power.

State broadcaster ORF said it occurred on property used by a motorcycle club, and the man apparently used a rifle or similar long weapon.

Local media quoted rescue workers as saying some of the surviving victims were in serious condition. Police spokeswoman Susanne Dilp described their wounds as “very diverse.”

No other details were available, as police continued their investigation at the scene.

With Associated Press reporting

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