A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board, according to officials. The aircraft was owned by Aramco, the world's largest oil company, which is majority-controlled by the Saudi government.
Crash Details and Fatalities
The accident occurred at approximately 6am local time on Sunday. All 14 victims were Saudi citizens, and there were no survivors, the Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
Background on Aramco
Aramco is the world's biggest oil firm, with the Saudi Arabian government holding a controlling stake. The company has not yet released a statement on the crash. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
This incident follows a separate crash in France, where a light aircraft carrying tourists for a skydiving excursion crashed in Tomblaine, near Nancy, killing at least 11 people. That crash occurred at approximately 11am local time today. Among the dead were five instructors, five students, and the pilot. Three people were reportedly ejected from the aircraft.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
