It was not immediately clear what caused the blast or who was involved, the Oslo police department said in a separate statement.
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OSLO, March 8 - The U.S. embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said. The blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m. , and smoke was seen rising from the area, eyewitnesses said.“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.Oslo police said the blast had occurred at the entry to the consular section.No further explosive devices had been found in the area, police said. “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.The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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