Riyadh, MINA – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Sunday morning that 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in an attack on Saturday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
GACA confirmed that the victims included 4 Saudi citizens, 2 Bangladeshi nationals, and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, Saudi Gazette reported.
The authority said the attack left 309 people injured, including several in critical condition. All of the injured are receiving medical treatment in hospitals. GACA extended its condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
The authority also confirmed that the attack caused property damage, adding that an assessment is being conducted to determine its extent.
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The attack also led to the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport while authorities assessed the damage and verified the safety of the airport’s facilities.
The authority said the suspension was necessary to allow emergency teams and relevant agencies to complete the safety assessment and ensure the safety of passengers, airport personnel, and civil aviation infrastructure.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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