Helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills 14

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Riyadh: 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. The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash. SPA noted that the country’s Energy Ministry extended condolences and sympathies to the families of those killed in the accident. This is a developing story.