Between 300 and 400 people have been evacuated following a major landslide near Carl Berners Plass in Oslo. Emergency response leader Thomas Broberg confirmed the evacuations and said no injuries have been reported.
The landslide occurred in central Oslo, a densely populated area of Norway's capital city. Authorities established a gathering point for evacuees at the parking lot near Trondheimsveien and Hasleveien intersection.
What is positive is that no further landslides have occurred while we have been here, Broberg said in a statement. He noted they have no information about anyone being injured.
Despite the current stability, Broberg warned that more ground could still collapse. He expressed concern that an entire apartment building might be at risk of collapsing if additional landslides occur.
The evacuation affects residents from multiple buildings in the immediate landslide area. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation and assess structural safety.
Landslides in urban areas pose particular challenges for Norwegian authorities, especially when they threaten residential buildings. This incident highlights the ongoing geological risks even in developed city centers.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for when evacuated residents might return to their homes. The priority remains ensuring public safety as geologists evaluate the stability of the affected area.