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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills All 14 on Board

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A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed early Sunday in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 Saudi nationals on board, state media reported Source: BBC. The crash occurred at around 6 a.m. local time in the eastern coastal city, home to one of Aramco's largest refineries Source: Al Jazeera.

Investigation Underway

Saudi authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause, which remains unknown Source: CNA. The energy ministry expressed condolences to the victims' families Source: DW News. Aramco has not yet commented on the incident Source: CNN.

Context of Resumed Operations

The crash comes just two days after Aramco resumed crude oil loadings at the Ras Tanura terminal following a nearly four-month pause due to regional conflict Source: SCMP. The resumption was part of a broader effort by Middle East producers to ramp up exports amid a provisional US-Iran deal Source: Ground News.

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BBC↗

“Fourteen people were killed when a helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, state media reported on Sunday.”

CNA↗

“A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday (Jun 28) in Ras Tanura... killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.”

DW News↗

“"Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash," the Saudi Press Agency reported.”

Al Jazeera↗

“The SPA state news agency reported that the helicopter belonging to the Saudi Aramco oil company crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing all 14 people on board.”

SCMP↗