A total of 14 people have tragically lost their lives following a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that there were no survivors. The disaster occurred at around 6am local time in Ras Tanura on Sunday, with all those who perished confirmed as Saudi nationals. The helicopter belonged to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, which is predominantly owned by the Saudi Arabian government. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Aramco has recently been under
pressure as the Iran conflict disrupted oil supplies and drove up prices. The firm has stated that it successfully redirected some oil exports via pipeline to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced disruption as Iran tightened its grip on the waterway. The tragedy comes in the wake of a separate incident in which a light aircraft carrying tourists on a skydiving excursion crashed, claiming the lives of at least 11 people. The plane came down in Tomblaine, near Nancy in France, at approximately
11am local time today, reports the Daily Star . Around 11 people are believed to have died so far, including five instructors, five students, and the experienced pilot. Three individuals were reportedly thrown clear of the wreckage. French media have identified the aircraft involved as a Pilatus, registered in Germany — a type of plane commonly used for parachute jumps. Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of
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