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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura, 14 Killed
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura, 14 Killed
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board, the Saudi energy ministry said, as reported by Al Arabiya.
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Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura; probe under way
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura; probe under way
Tragedy struck Saudi Arabia's eastern city of Ras Tanura on Sunday when a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed, claiming the lives of fourteen individuals. The cause of the devastating incident remains under investigation by authorities. Saudi Aramco, a global leader in oil production, operates significant facilities in Ras Tanura, a vital hub for the kingdom's crude oil exports.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people
At least 14 people were killed after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura town of Saudi Arabia, the state news agency reported.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the cause of the helicopter crash in Ras Tanura remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.
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SAUDI made statement SAUDI ARABIA in Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
UAE expresses solidarity after 14 die in Saudi helicopter crash
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 29 (ANI): The UAE on Sunday expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and conveyed condolences over the helicopter crash that killed 14.
In a statement, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, 'The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the victims of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, which resulted in the deaths of all those on board. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people over this tragedy.'
https://x.com/mofauae/status/2071291832005496866?s=20
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 …
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, all of whom were Saudi nationals, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing an energy ministry official.For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page.The official said an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the crash.“The energy ministry extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the victims, praying that God grants them mercy and forgiveness and accepts them among the martyrs,” SPA said.
At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash
At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.
Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
"Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash," the state news agency added.
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
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UAE expresses solidarity after 14 die in Saudi helicopter crash
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 29 (ANI): The UAE on Sunday expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and conveyed condolences over the helicopter crash that killed 14.
In a statement, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, 'The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the victims of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, which resulted in the deaths of all those on board. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people over this tragedy.'
https://x.com/mofauae/status/2071291832005496866?s=20
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 …
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes, all 14 passengers killed
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes, all 14 passengers killed
Saudi Arabian media report that the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on the country's eastern coast early on Sunday. It said that all 14 Saudi nationals on board were killed, and the cause of the crash was unclear.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14, state new agency says
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14, state new agency says
<p>June 28 (Reuters) - Fourteen people were killed on Sunday after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, the Saudi state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown and an investigation is ongoing. </p><p></p><p> (Reporting by Eman AbouhassiraEditing by David Goodman)</p>
Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.
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The crash happened near Saudi Aramco’s Ras Natura terminal at Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast.
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RIYADH – A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on June 28 in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 Saudis, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.
Aramco resumed crude oil loadings on June 26 at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after those were halted for nearly four months.
“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash,” the state news agency added.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran. REUTERS
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
The helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura, Saudi state media reported.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.
Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter...
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura, 14 killed
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura, 14 killed
The cause of the helicopter crash is yet to be determined, and an investigation is ongoing.
Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals: Saudi media
Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals: Saudi media
<p>A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.</p>
<p>Aramco had <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2011023">resumed</a> crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.</p>
<p>“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash,” the state news agency added.</p>
<p>Aramco did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment.</p>
<p>The incident took place at 6am local time (0300 GMT), the state agency said, without providing further details.</p>
<p>Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.</p>
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<p><em>This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media c…
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14 Saudi Citizens ...
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14 Saudi Citizens ...
Probe launched as cause of deadly Saudi Aramco helicopter crash remains unclear
Saudi authorities say the cause of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, which killed 14 people, remains unknown, with an investigation underway, according to the state news agency.
An official source at the Ministry of Energy confirmed that a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday at 6:00 AM local time, resulting in the death of all 14 passengers on board.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), all those on board were Saudi citizens.
The ministry said investigations are ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the accident.
The Ministry of Energy expressed deep condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased.
Authorities added that the incident remains under active investigation.
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
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“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash,” the state news agency added
14 dead after helicopter owned by oil giant Aramco crashes in Saudi Arabia: officials
14 dead after helicopter owned by oil giant Aramco crashes in Saudi Arabia: officials
The accident occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the Saudi Ministry of Energy said in a statement.
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At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco chopper crash near Ras Tanura
At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco chopper crash near Ras Tanura
At least 14 people were killed Sunday when a helicopter operated by state oil giant Aramco crashed in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s official press agency reported.
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8×cross-perspective · 4A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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dawn“A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz”
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indianexpress“Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people”
nypost“The accident occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Ras Tanura”
nytimes“Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People”
tass“Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 people”
timesofindia“Tragedy struck Saudi Arabia's eastern city of Ras Tanura on Sunday when a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed”
timesnownews.com“A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board”
10×cross-perspective · 4All 14 people on board the helicopter were killed.
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6×cross-perspective · 2All 14 victims were Saudi nationals.
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2×broadly confirmedThe crash occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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dawn“The incident took place at 6am local time (0300 GMT), the state agency said”
nypost“The accident occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Ras Tanura”
6×cross-perspective · 3An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
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almonitor“the cause was unknown and an investigation is ongoing”
dawn“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash”
hindu“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash”
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scmp“adding that the cause was unknown”
tass“An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash”
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2×cross-perspective · 2The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported the crash and cited the Saudi Ministry of Energy.
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The Saudi Ministry of Energy extended condolences to the families of the victims.
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The United Arab Emirates expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and conveyed condolences over the crash.
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Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.
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“praying that God grants them mercy and forgiveness and accepts them among the martyrs”
→ The energy ministry extended condolences to the families of the victims.
dawn
“Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.”
→ Saudi Arabia increased oil and gas exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
nytimes
“Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.”
→ Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.
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