Aramco helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills 14, probe underway
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Riyadh: A helicopter owned by Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Saudi Aramco, crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to the Ministry of Energy spokesperson. Authorities confirmed that there were no survivors in the incident.
The accident occurred around 6 am, and all 14 passengers were Saudi nationals, the ministry said. Emergency and security teams reached the site soon after the crash as coordination began among relevant government agencies.
The Ministry of Energy has launched a detailed investigation into the cause of the crash in cooperation with other official authorities. Officials said efforts are underway to determine what led to the helicopter going down.
The ministry expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims. It also offered prayers for the deceased and described them in terms of national reverence.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the flight or the cause of the accident have not yet been released. Authorities said the investigation will continue, and findings will be shared once available.