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Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

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Updated 28.6.2026
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helicopter crash *Ras Tanura Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Aramco

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Jun 28 Evening

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BBC News - WorldJun 28

Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

Fourteen Saudi citizens died when a helicopter belonging to state oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, a major oil refinery city in eastern Saudi Arabia, on Sunday at 06:00 local time. All on board were killed. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash. The Saudi energy ministry offered condolences to the victims' families. Crude oil loading at the Ras Tanura site had resumed on Friday after a nearly four-month pause due to the war in the Middle East.

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South China Morning PostJun 28

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura, located on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident resulted in the deaths of 14 Saudi nationals. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and investigations are underway with the participation of relevant authorities to determine the circumstances. This crash occurred shortly after Saudi Aramco resumed crude oil loadings at its Ras Tanura terminal on Friday, following a halt of nearly four months.

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Al JazeeraJun 28

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board

A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, around 6 am local time, killing all 14 individuals on board. State media reported that all those killed were Saudi nationals. An official source at the energy ministry confirmed the incident. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. The Ras Tanura terminal, where the crash occurred, had recently resumed crude oil loading after a four-month halt.

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Key Claims

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Fourteen people were killed when a helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia.

— Saudi Press Agency

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The helicopter belonged to state oil giant Aramco.

— Saudi Press Agency

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The crash occurred in the eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura at 06:00 local time.

— Saudi Press Agency

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All 14 victims were Saudi citizens.

— Saudi Press Agency

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Crude oil loading at the Ras Tanura site resumed on Friday after a four-month pause.

— Reuters