University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing
University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing stands near a car after driver Samuel Dubose was allegedly pulled over and shot during a traffic stop in Cincinnati, Ohio July 19, 2015. (Representation picture)REUTERS/Hamilton

At least seven people were taken to hospital after an active shooter has been reported on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus on Monday morning, according to authorities.

The authorities have said that two of the seven people transported to hospital were in stable condition but there is no details of the other five.

OSU Emergency Management has urged the people in a tweet to be alert and avoid the university campus.

"Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College," reads the tweet from OSU Emergency Management.