OSLO - A deadly blast ripped government buildings in Norway's capital Oslo on Friday, police said, in what appeared to be the first militant bomb attack ever to hit the Scandinavian country.
A police spokesman said a "bomb" was behind the explosion and Norwegian media reported that at least two people died.
"A powerful explosion has taken place in the government quarter," Norwegian police said in a statement, though Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg was safe.
"Police can confirm there were deaths and injuries following the explosion in the government quarter this afternoon," police added.
Bomb blast rocks Norway capital, causing deaths and injuries
