Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia

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Published On: 28 Jun 2026, 18:39 Updated On:28 Jun 2026, 18:41

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom's official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco.

The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the country's east.

"The accident claimed the lives of all 14 passengers, all Saudi citizens," the agency said, adding that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the crash.

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