An explosion rocked the Majorstuen neighborhood in Oslo's city center on Thursday morning. Police have established wide security perimeters around the affected area.
Officials confirmed a liquid nitrogen tank in a building basement caused the blast. Emergency services are working to secure the gas container and assess the situation.
Police stated they see low risk of additional explosions at this time. No evacuations of nearby buildings are currently necessary.
No injuries have been reported from the incident. Fire department crews need adequate working space to manage the situation safely.
The Majorstuen area serves as a key transportation hub in western Oslo. It contains both a metro station and numerous residential and commercial buildings.
Police and fire services continue to evaluate whether evacuations might become needed later. They are monitoring the gas tank situation closely.
Such industrial accidents in densely populated urban centers raise questions about safety protocols for hazardous materials storage. The incident disrupted one of Oslo's busiest districts during morning hours.