Police probe potential blast outside US Embassy in Oslo
- Last updated: March 8, 2026 | 13:40 ..
A view of the US embassy secured with police tape after a loud bang was reported during the night on Sunday.
AFP
Norwegian police are investigating a potential explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo early on Sunday, officials said.
No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a "loud bang” or explosion around 1am, Oslo police said in a news release.
The US Embassy in Oslo referred media queries to the US State Department, which did not immediately return a request for comment. Nor did Oslo police. Other details were not available.
Associated Press