Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14
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A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board, all Saudi nationals; investigation underway.
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Ras Tanura hosts a major Saudi Aramco oil refining complex and the world’s largest maritime oil shipment terminal.
DOHA, June 28. /TASS/. At least 14 people were killed after a helicopter operated by the Saudi Aramco oil company crashed in the city of Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a source in the Energy Ministry. "On Sunday, a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura. The incident killed all 14 people on board; all of them were Saudi nationals," the source said. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, the source added. Ras Tanura, located on the Persian Gulf coast, hosts a Saudi Aramco oil refining complex and the world’s largest maritime oil shipment terminal.
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Investigation will reveal cause of crash within the next two weeks.
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