Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 nationals
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RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, killing 14 nationals.
The incident occurred at 6 a.m. local time, west of the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
Relevant authorities launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The crash took place after Aramco resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf following a halt of nearly four months.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has moved to increase cargo activity after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
Source: SPA/Reuters
