Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills All 14 Onboard
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All 14 Saudi nationals aboard a Saudi Aramco-operated helicopter died after it crashed in Ras Tanura on June 28, with authorities launching an investigation and extending condolences to victims' families
The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Credits: Picture from X
All 14 people onboard a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco perished after it crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) informed, citing the country's Ministry of Energy.
"The Ministry of Energy regrets to announce that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m," SPA said.
As per the SPA, the accident resulted in the death of all 14 individuals on board, all of whom were Saudi nationals.
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SPA noted that the country's Energy Ministry extended condolences and sympathies to the families of those killed in the accident.
(With inputs from ANI)