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Saudi Energy Ministry: 14 People Killed in Aramco Helicopter Crash

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June 28, 2026

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Riyadh, June 28 (QNA) - The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that 14 Saudi nationals died in a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, east of the Kingdom on Sunday.

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Daily Express

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· Jun 28, 2026

All 14 people on board of Saudi Aramco helicopter killed after horror crash

Investigations are ‌under way, the state news agency said.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 28, 2026

ARAMCO HELICOPTER CRASHES IN SAUDI; 14 KILLED...

ARAMCO HELICOPTER CRASHES IN SAUDI; 14 KILLED... (First column, 5th story, link)

Daily Finland

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· Jun 29, 2026

14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash

A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco has crashed, killing all 14 people on board, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday, citing the country's Energy Ministry, reported Xinhua. The helicopter crashed in the country's eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura, the ministry said, adding the deaths were all Saudi citizens. The Ministry of Energy regrets to announce that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m, SPA said, reported ANI. As per the SPA, the accident resulted in the death of all 14 individuals on board, all of whom were Saudi nationals. The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash. SPA noted that the country's Energy Ministry extended condolences and sympathies to the families of those killed in the accident. Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's state-owned energy giant, is widely recognized as the world's largest corporate crude oil producer.

ABC News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Authorities say 14 are dead after an oil company helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 28, 2026

At least 14 killed as Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia

A helicopter belonging to Aramco, the world's largest oil company, has crashed in Saudi Arabia - at least 14 people have been killed

Daily Mail

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· Jun 28, 2026

At least 14 killed after helicopter belonging to world's largest oil company crashes in Saudi Arabia

At least 14 killed after helicopter belonging to world's largest oil company crashes in Saudi Arabia

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 28, 2026

At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco chopper crash near Ras Tanura

At least 14 people were killed Sunday when a helicopter operated by state oil giant Aramco crashed in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s official press agency reported. The Saudi Press A...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 28, 2026

Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

Fourteen people were killed when a helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, state media reported on Sunday.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Fourteen killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura

Riyadh, June 28 (SANA) Fourteen people were killed when a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, the kingdom said on Sunday. The Saudi Press Agency quoted an Energy Ministry official as saying all 14 people on board were Saudi citizens. The official said investigations were underway in coordination with the []

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14: officials

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board, officials at the Saudi Ministry of Energy say.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 Killed in Aramco Helicopter Crash in Saudi Arabia | Dawn News English

Fourteen people have been killed in a helicopter crash involving Saudi Aramco operations in Saudi Arabia, according to officials. Emergency teams responded to the crash site as authorities began investigating the cause of the deadly incident. The accident has raised fresh questions about aviation safety, industrial transport, and risk management in the energy sector. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #saudiarabia #aramco #helicoptercrash #aviationsafety #middleeast #breakingnews #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 28, 2026

Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board.

The Tribune

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 killed in oil company helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia

At least 14 people were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter carrying them crashed on Sunday, killing everyone aboard, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The accident occurred around 6 am local time, and all the people killed were Saudi nationals, the statement said. There was no further information about what caused the []

Sky News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Arabian helicopter crash kills 14 

Saudi Arabian helicopter crash kills 14

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

At least 14 killed in helicopter crash at massive Saudi refinery

At least 14 people were killed after a helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, authorities confirmed. The helicopter belonged to Saudi Aramco, authorities added. The reason for the crash is unknown and an investigation is ongoing. Ras Tanura hosts the largest refinery in the Middle East, and it is operated by Saudi []...Click to read more

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇸🇦 Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board.

JUST IN: Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board.@BRICSNews

India TV News

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura

14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 warga Arab Saudi maut selepas helikopter terhempas

RIYADH: Sebuah helikopter terhempas di Arab Saudi pada Ahad, mengorbankan 14 warganegara itu, lapor agensi berita rasmi negara itu. Agensi Berita Saudi (SPA) memaklumkan bahawa helikopter berkenaan milik syarikat minyak negara, Aramco. Menurut SPA yang memetik seorang pegawai Kementerian Tenaga, helikopter itu terhempas di Ras Tanura, di timur negara itu. “Kemalangan itu meragut nyawa kesemua ... Read more The post 14 warga Arab Saudi maut selepas helikopter terhempas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 killed in Aramco helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, June 28 (YPA) – The Saudi Press Agency announced the death of 14 people following the crash of an Aramco helicopter in the Ras Tanura area in the east of the Kingdom. The agency quoted a source at the Ministry of Energy as saying that the accident occurred at 6:00 AM, and that there []

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura

RIYADH — A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia killing all 14 people on board, the Ministry of Energy announced. The accident occurred at around 6:00 on Sunday morning and all 14 victims were Saudi citizens, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the ministry statement.The ministry said that the relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash. “The Ministry of Energy extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the martyrs, praying that Almighty Allah grants them mercy and forgiveness and accepts them among the martyrs,” the ministry said.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Helicopter crash at Saudi oil port kills 14, officials say

Helicopter crash at Saudi oil port kills 14, officials say

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russian Drone Hits Minibus in Nikopol, 2 Dead and 13 Injured, Officials Say

A Russian FPV drone hit a minibus in Nikopol, killing two people and injuring 13, including two children. Officials also reported new Russian drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia, where nine people were wounded.

Ariana News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Afghanistan expresses condolences over deadly gas facility blast in Qatar

At least ​thirteen ‌people were killed ​and ​66 people injured ​after an ​explosion at Qatar's ​core ​LNG processing site ‌of Ras Laffan on ​Sunday, ​Energy Minister Saad ​al-Kaab ​said on Monday. The post Afghanistan expresses condolences over deadly gas facility blast in Qatar first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar gas plant blast kills 13

DOHA: Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar’s energy minister said...

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar gas facility kills at least 13, injures dozens

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan ‌industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #Qatar #gas #explosion Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4w2ZVhm 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Investing.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

BNO News

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 killed in Saudi oil company helicopter crash

A helicopter operated by Saudi Arabia’s state oil company crashed in the country’s east, killing all 14 people on board, according to officials. The helicopter went down at about 6 a.m. Sunday in Ras Tanura, a Persian Gulf city that is home to major Saudi oil facilities, according to a statement from the Energy Ministry [] The post 14 killed in Saudi oil company helicopter crash appeared first on BNO News.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14, probe on

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14, probe on

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 28, 2026

14 Killed After Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura

Up to Fourteen Saudi nationals were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern city of Ras Tanura on Sunday, according to an official statement issued by the Kingdom's Ministry of Energy.

Mwebantu

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· Jul 9, 2026

Zambia Air Force Helicopter Carrying Vice-President Nalumango Has Take-Off Accident in Nakonde

A Zambia Air Force helicopter carrying Vice-President Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango had an accident at take-off in Nakonde, Muchinga Province on July 9, 2026. According to a statement from Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa, the incident occurred during an official visit to the region. The Vice-President and all passengers and crew are safe [] The post Zambia Air Force Helicopter Carrying Vice-President Nalumango Has Take-Off Accident in Nakonde first appeared on Mwebantu.

BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar LNG plant blast leaves multiple dead and injured

Qatar’s Energy Ministry confirmed 13 deaths and 66 injuries. The post Qatar LNG plant blast leaves multiple dead and injured appeared first on BOL News.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 3, 2026

US pilot killed in Indonesian Papua: Rebels say plane was transporting soldiers into area

In Indonesia's resource-rich Papua region, members of the West Papuan Liberation Army say they have killed an American pilot. The incident happened in the remote Ya-hu-kimo district. Al Jazeera’s Joel Evans reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Indonesia #Papua #WestPapua #PapuaConflict #IndonesiaNews #YaHuKimo #Separatists #WestPapuaLiberationArmy #TPNPB #AmericanPilot #AlJazeeraEnglish

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 23, 2026

12 of the 13 people killed in Qatar's Ras Laffan blast are Indians: Embassy

12 of the 13 people killed in the Ras Laffan incident Sunday night are Indian nationals, the Indian Embassy Qatar has confirmed.Our Embassy is working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible help to the Indian nationals and their families affected by this incident, including ensuring that mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest, the Indian Embassy stated.Thirteen people were killed and 66 injured in the explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi said. It is one of the deadliest gas industry accidents in more than two decades. Authorities said a technical accident occurred at the Barzan local gas processing facility on Sunday evening. Plant production had been completely stopped since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance ‌requirements, and it was first restarted only two days ago, Kaabi told reporters.None of the 66 ‌people reported injured and receiving medical treatment were in a life-threatening condition, Kaabi said.

JFeed

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Gulf Oil Tragedy: Horrific Mid-Air Explosion Shatters Saudi Maritime Operations Just Days After Major Port Reopening

A Saudi Aramco helicopter carrying fourteen people caught fire and broke entirely apart over the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, leaving no survivors and triggering an intense regulatory investigation.

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ukrainian attacks on medical facilities constitute serious war crime — diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik noted that three ambulance crew members were injured in a drone strike on their vehicle in the town of Gorlovka in the Donetsk People's Republic

Bloomberg

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· Jun 28, 2026

Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills All 14 on Board

A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed Sunday in the Saudi city of Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board, the state-owned SPA news agency reported.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash: 14 Killed After Aircraft Crashes in Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura

A helicopter belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed on Sunday morning in the coastal town of Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that everyone killed in the incident was a Saudi citizen.

Caucasian Knot

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· Jun 27, 2026

12 people were injured in a drone attack on a museum complex in the Rostov region.

A drone attacked the Sambek Heights museum complex. 12 injured people were taken to the hospital, 10 of whom were hospitalized, the governor of the Rostov region reported.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 26, 2026

Two killed and 13 injured in Russian attack on minibus in Nikopol

Two people were killed and 13 others, including children, were injured in a Russian FPV drone attack on Nikopol on 26 June.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,954

Communication and Information Ministry says 16,592 people injured, 3,281 international rescue workers deployed in quake-hit area

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

15 dead, 17 injured, after truck driver falls asleep

Fifteen persons, all males, have died in an auto crash at Muslim cemetery, along Ogbomoso-Oko Olowo route on Ilorin-Jebba expressway, Kwara State. The post 15 dead, 17 injured, after truck driver falls asleep appeared first on Vanguard News.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 dead in accidental Barzan LNG Plant incident: Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar

13 dead in accidental Barzan LNG Plant incident: Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar

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