Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura; probe under way
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident at the major oil facility.
Why it matters
As Saudi Aramco is the world's largest oil producer, incidents at their critical infrastructure hubs can have significant implications for global energy markets and industrial safety standards.
Fourteen people were killed after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura on Sunday, Reuters reported citing the state news agency.The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, the state news agency added.Saudi Aramco is the world's largest oil company by production and market value. Its facilities at Ras Tanura, located on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, include one of the world's largest oil refineries and export terminals, serving as a critical hub for the kingdom's crude oil exports.This is a developing copy. More details awaited.Catch the latest world news and top headlines. Download the TOI App.
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