At least three people have been killed after a truck rammed into a group soldiers getting off a bus in east Jerusalem, Israeli media has reported

Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told Israel's i24 news it was a "major attack" but did not confirm the number of those killed.

He also said a security operation was in place to avert a further attack.

The driver of the vehicle is reported to have been shot.

Earlier, the Magen David Adom ambulance service said at least 15 people were hurt and at least two were seriously injured.