A helicopter owned by Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all 14 individuals on board.
Incident Details
The crash occurred at approximately 06:00 local time (03:00 GMT) on Sunday. According to the Saudi state news agency SPA, citing an official source from the country's energy ministry, all 14 victims were Saudi citizens.
Investigation
An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. Authorities have not released any preliminary findings.
Official Responses
The Saudi energy ministry has issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims' families. Saudi Aramco has not yet provided a public comment on the incident.
Background
Ras Tanura is the site of a major Saudi Aramco oil refinery, which is one of the largest in the Middle East. According to a Reuters report, the company had resumed crude oil loading at the facility on Friday, following a pause of nearly four months related to the Middle East conflict.