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Oslo Blast Prompts Police Cordon After Unexploded Grenade Found

Police issued an emergency alert telling residents to move away from windows.

Overview

  • An explosion was reported Tuesday night in central Oslo near Pilestredet and Parkveien, and police cordoned off the area.
  • Authorities said an undetonated hand grenade was found at the scene and the bomb squad responded.
  • The emergency alert warned there could be additional explosive devices and stated there was no evacuation at the time.
  • Witnesses told NRK the blast was extremely loud, and a report of a hooded person running from the scene remains unconfirmed.
  • Tram service near the site was halted and police helicopters were deployed as emergency crews continued clearance work.