NORWAY: Police are investigating an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo which took place early today, officials said.

No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1am local time, Oslo police said in a news release.

Investigators believe the embassy was the target and are searching for the perpetrators and their motive.

Local media reported minor damage to an entrance of the embassy and people nearby said the street was blanketed in thick smoke following the blast.


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