US embassy in Norway’s Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2026 at 07:15 AM

US embassy in Norway’s Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say

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In the early hours of Sunday, the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, was struck by an explosion. According to Oslo police, the blast occurred around 1 am local time and resulted in minor material damage to one of the embassy's entrances. No injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, and police are investigating the incident with significant resources. The area surrounding the embassy has been cordoned off, and authorities are utilizing dogs, drones, and helicopters in their search for potential perpetrators. Police are treating the incident as very serious.

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