Explosion In Oslo Blasts Prime Minister’s Office Building; Several Deaths Confirmed

 

Earlier today, an explosion blew out several windows at a 17-story building housing the offices of Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Although Stoltenberg was not in the building at the time of the blast, early reports say dozens of others have been injured. Norwegian news sources are confirming several deaths but, so far, no exact number has been given.

According to The Telegraph, the damage appears to be the result of a car bomb and a vehicle was found mangled near the impacted building.

Nearby offices have been evacuated.

CNN has video from witnesses:

h/t Telegraph

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