US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say
BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete March 8, 2026 at 07:54 AM

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An explosion occurred at the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, in the early hours of the morning, around 01:00 local time. Norwegian police responded with "large resources" to the incident at the embassy, located in the Morgedalsvegen district, about 7km outside the city center. While the embassy sustained minor damage, no injuries have been reported. Police are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and those who may be involved. The police are in communication with the embassy, but US employees have not yet commented.
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