An explosion in a school’s grounds in Kilis, Turkey, has reportedly killed two people.

According to Turkish media, it is believed a mortar shell hit the area which is located near the Syrian border.

The bomb is believed to have struck the Eyup Gokce secondary school at 9:30am local time, RT reports.

The Haberdar publication stated that the blast killed two people and injured two more.

Mayor of Kilis Hasan Kara told A Haber TV that mortar shells from across the nearby border had hit parts of the town in the past, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

“We believe the mortar shells came from Syria. One of them hit the grounds of a school. Fortunately, others did not hit any buildings,” Mr. Kara said while speaking to NTV, he urged the residents of Kilis to remain calm following the blast.

“Our people should remain calm. They shouldn’t allow any provocation,” he said.