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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
Key takeaways
- Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
- “The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash,” the state news agency added.
- The incident took place at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT), the state agency said, without providing further details.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAS TANURA: A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco (2222.SE), opens new tab crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.
Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
“The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash,” the state news agency added.
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