Oslo Mayor Anne Lindboe expressed relief that no one was injured when a landslide struck Carl Berners Plass in central Oslo. The incident prompted evacuations and emergency response efforts.
Lindboe visited evacuated residents at a temporary shelter on Alna. She said officials were checking on those forced from their homes and monitoring the city's emergency response.
"It's frightening that this happens right in the city center," the mayor stated.
City Council Leader Eirik Lae Solberg joined Lindboe at the shelter. He confirmed the municipality had secured the landslide area and provided geological experts to assess the situation.
"We're offering accommodation for those with nowhere to stay," Lae Solberg said. "We don't know how long before people can return home. It's important we provide both shelter and other necessities."
The landslide at Carl Berners Plass, a major transportation hub in Norway's capital, highlights the unexpected nature of geological risks in urban environments. Such incidents in densely populated areas create immediate safety concerns and logistical challenges for city officials.
Emergency services continue monitoring the area while displaced residents receive temporary housing support.