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Blast Near U.S. Embassy in Oslo Causes Minor Damage as Police Probe Possible Terror Motive

Authorities have not linked the incident to Middle East hostilities.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred around 01:00 local time by an embassy entrance, according to Oslo police.
  • No injuries were reported, and damage was limited to one entrance.
  • Police sent significant resources to the area, remain in dialogue with the embassy, and are searching for suspects.
  • Investigators say it is too soon to identify a motive or perpetrator, noting a potential terror attack as one hypothesis.
  • Witnesses described thick smoke at the scene, and the U.S. State Department had not issued a comment.