Terror in Oslo Norway

OSLO Norway (July 23, 2011) - Two massive explosions in succession rocked central Oslo and in seconds the area looked like a war zone.

Seven deaths were immediately confirmed after the blasts but this number is expected to rise. Dozens were injured, 11 very seriously.

The 17-story building that houses the office of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg appeared to be the main target as it sustained the most damage - glass windows shattered and part of the pavement along the road cracked and lifted. The Prime Minister was not in his office at the time of the bombing and he is reportedly safe.

Witnesses described the the blasts as deafening. Buildings nearby shook and for a while some witnesses thought an earthquake was causing buildings to sway.

In the island of Utoya, 30 kilometers from central Oslo, where 700 youngsters affiliated with the ruling Labor Party were having their political, a single gunman dressed as a police officer announced that he came to protect the participants then started firing at the crowd that gathered around him.

Ten youngsters are reported dead but dozens of deaths are expected as many jumped into the cold sea to escape from the gun fires.

The lone attacker is now in police custody.

The coordinated attack has the hallmark of terrorist groups like Al-Queda or some Jihadists groups, but Norwegian authorities are still hesitant to confirm it was an act of terrorism.