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Oslo Crane Tilts, Adjacent Building Evacuated

By Magnus Olsen •

In brief

Police and fire services responded at Strandgata 19 in central Oslo after a tower crane tilted. Part of the surrounding area was cordoned off and an adjacent building was evacuated.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 1 hour ago
Oslo Crane Tilts, Adjacent Building Evacuated

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Police and fire services cordoned off part of central Oslo and evacuated an adjacent building on 26 October after a tower crane at Strandgata 19 in the Sentrum area tilted.

The Oslo Police District said the crane had shifted into a skewed position, increasing the risk that it could collapse.

Police said they were in dialogue with the responsible contractor at the scene.

What to do

  • Official preparedness advice: DSB, sikkerhverdag.no.
  • Emergency: 112 (police), 110 (fire), 113 (ambulance).

Based on reporting by Politiet.

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Published: October 26, 2026

Tags: Oslo crane incidentStrandgata 19 evacuationOslo Police District

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