A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near the company's Ras Tanura oil facilities on Sunday, killing all 14 people on board, Saudi state media reported.
The helicopter went down around 6 a.m. local time in the eastern province. The Saudi Press Agency, citing the Energy Ministry, said all the victims were Saudi nationals.
Officials said investigators are examining the cause of the crash and extended condolences to the families of those killed.
The accident occurred just two days after Saudi Aramco resumed crude oil loadings at its Ras Tanura export terminal, following a months-long disruption linked to heightened regional tensions during the U.S.-Iran conflict.
No damage to the refinery or oil export infrastructure was immediately reported.
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