Fourteen people were killed on Sunday after a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, the Saudi state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown and an investigation is ongoing.
Crash Details and Casualties
An official source at the Ministry of Energy stated that on Sunday at 6:00 a.m. local time, a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura. The accident resulted in the death of all 14 passengers onboard, all of whom were Saudi citizens.
Investigation Underway
The state news agency confirmed that the cause of the crash remains unknown, and an investigation is currently ongoing. No further details have been released about the flight's purpose or the victims' identities.
Background
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, operates a fleet of helicopters for transporting personnel and equipment across its facilities in the Eastern Province. Ras Tanura is a key oil terminal and refinery location.
