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Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash linked to Aramco

Fourteen people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia. The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco, and the cause of the crash is being investigated. Authorities have not yet released full details of the incident.

A helicopter against a grey, overcast sky
A helicopter against a grey, overcast skyPhoto: Jake Love / Pexels
BBC Middle East1 h ago

Fourteen people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia, with authorities opening an investigation in the aftermath of the incident.

The helicopter involved belonged to the state oil company Aramco, according to reports. The company and officials said work to establish the cause of the crash is under way.

The full circumstances and exactly how the crash happened have not yet been made clear. Authorities said they would inform the public once the investigation is complete, as families of those killed await further information.

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