Fourteen Killed in Saudi Arabia Helicopter Crash
A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 on board. All victims were Saudi citizens, and an investigation is underway.
Fatal Crash in Saudi Arabia
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia on Sunday claimed the lives of 14 people, according to state media. The accident occurred at 06:00 local time (03:00 GMT) in the eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura.
The helicopter belonged to Aramco, the state-owned oil giant. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that all 14 victims were Saudi citizens. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
Aramco has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
Ras Tanura is home to one of the largest Aramco oil refineries in the Middle East. According to Reuters, the company resumed crude oil loading at the facility on Friday after a nearly four-month hiatus caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
