Oslo, Norway. A loud explosion struck the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said. The blast occurred at around 1am local time at the embassy compound in western Oslo.
Blast reported at consular section entrance
Oslo police said the explosion occurred at the entry to the consular section. Eyewitnesses reported hearing the blast and seeing smoke rising from the area.
“There was a very thick layer of smoke on the street,” said Sebastian Toerstad, 18, a high school student who drove past the embassy at the time of the incident. “There was some damage to the entrance,” Toerstad told Reuters.
Police search for potential perpetrators
Two police technicians wearing white overalls were later seen working at the site. Police said no further explosive devices had been found in the area.
“Investigations have been carried out at the scene with the aid of dogs, drones and a helicopter, searching for one or more potential perpetrators,” the Oslo police department said in a statement.
US officials did not immediately comment
The embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. The US State Department also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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