Light and laser illuminate the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong in Shanghai during a light show as part of a New Year countdown celebration on the Bund in Shanghai January 1, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song

Light and laser illuminate the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong in Shanghai during a light show as part of a New Year countdown celebration on the Bund in Shanghai January 1, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song

Relatives of a victim hug as they wait at a hospital where injured people of a stampede incident are treated in Shanghai January 1, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song

Relatives of a victim hug as they wait at a hospital where injured people of a stampede incident are treated in Shanghai January 1, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song

Photos posted on Chinese social media sites show emergency services at the aftermath of the stampede in the city centre

At least 35 people have been killed and 42 others injured following a stampede during New Year celebrations in Shanghai, China.

Chinese media are reporting the crush to have broken out on the Bund, a waterfront area in central Shanghai on the western side of the Huangpu river.

The incident took place just minutes before midnight in the city at 23:35 local time (15:35 GMT).

Local media reported that masses of crowds in Chen Yi Square on the Bund led to the stampede. Authorities are currently working to rescue the wounded who are being transferred to Shanghai General Hospital.

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Media outlet Sina Media are reporting the majority of casualties and deaths to be students.

The cause of the crush is also being investigated.

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Graphic images being posted on social media show both injured and dead people being tended to by emergency services.

The city’s annual massive 3D laser display at the Bund was cancelled this year after authorities reported crowd control issues at the last three years of the event.

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Instead, smaller gatherings were planned for several locations in the city.

More than 23 million people live in the city.

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