Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura, Killing All 14 Onboard
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, killing all 14 people on board, who were all Saudi nationals. The crash occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time. An investigation is underway to determine the cause. The Saudi Press Agency reported the incident, citing the Saudi Ministry of Energy.
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, killing all 14 people on board, who were all Saudi nationals. The crash occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT). The Saudi Press Agency reported the incident, citing the Saudi Ministry of Energy. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. The Saudi Ministry of Energy extended condolences to the families of the victims, according to alarabiya. The United Arab Emirates expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and conveyed condolences over the crash, according to gdelt. Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack, according to nytimes.
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