Maggern
Junior Member
Hello,
For those of you who haven't caught the news yet, there's been a huge terror attack against Norway today. A huge car bomb went off outside the main government offices, causing severe structural damage to the building itself and surrounding department offices. At least 7 are confirmed dead, with many more expected. They have yet to completely search the building. The surrounding streets are littered with debry and broken glass.
The prime minister and the goverment (plus the royal family) escaped unscathed and are kept at undisclosed locations.
In addition, the youth camp for the ruling Labor Party suffered a gunman attack from a man of Nordic appearance (Norwegian????), dressed as a police officer who said he was doing searches related to the attack in downtown Oslo. He then drew a gun and shot at least six. Full panick on the camp. People jumped into the water and swam towards the mainland (it was held on a small island). The military bomb squad has arrived amidst rumors of further bombs on the island.
A complete military/police lockdown of downtown Oslo is in effect. Most of the area has been evacuated, including some residents who are now staying with friends outside of town. Major news corporation headquarters are also severly damaged. Some are now broadcasting from other cities, while some are maintaining small staff in hotels in the area.
Shock.
For those of you who haven't caught the news yet, there's been a huge terror attack against Norway today. A huge car bomb went off outside the main government offices, causing severe structural damage to the building itself and surrounding department offices. At least 7 are confirmed dead, with many more expected. They have yet to completely search the building. The surrounding streets are littered with debry and broken glass.
The prime minister and the goverment (plus the royal family) escaped unscathed and are kept at undisclosed locations.
In addition, the youth camp for the ruling Labor Party suffered a gunman attack from a man of Nordic appearance (Norwegian????), dressed as a police officer who said he was doing searches related to the attack in downtown Oslo. He then drew a gun and shot at least six. Full panick on the camp. People jumped into the water and swam towards the mainland (it was held on a small island). The military bomb squad has arrived amidst rumors of further bombs on the island.
A complete military/police lockdown of downtown Oslo is in effect. Most of the area has been evacuated, including some residents who are now staying with friends outside of town. Major news corporation headquarters are also severly damaged. Some are now broadcasting from other cities, while some are maintaining small staff in hotels in the area.
Shock.
