### As the investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash unfolds, families of the victims are struggling with the slow identification process, compounded by extreme conditions at the crash site.
# High Temperatures Complicate Identification Efforts After Air India Plane Crash
# High Temperatures Complicate Identification Efforts After Air India Plane Crash
### Families Face Heartbreak as DNA Recovery is Hindered by Intense Heat
The tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad has left families of the victims grappling with overwhelming grief and uncertainty. Three days after the incident, only 35 of the deceased have been identified and returned to their loved ones, amidst a total death toll reported at 270. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner encountered a catastrophic failure while carrying a full load of fuel for its flight to Gatwick Airport, exacerbating the disaster.
According to medical officials, the intense heat generated by the crash, reportedly reaching up to 1,500 degrees Celsius (2,700 degrees Fahrenheit), has created significant challenges in identifying the remains of passengers. H.P. Sanghvi, head of the forensic lab handling DNA samples, explained that such extreme conditions can damage the genetic material necessary for identification, complicating an already arduous process.
The situation has left family members waiting for answers outside the mortuary, as medical personnel work tirelessly to analyze the remains. The somber atmosphere is augmented by the anguish of relatives hoping for closure, yet faced with delays and an uncertain timeline for identification. Continuing investigations will determine not only the cause of the crash but also the subsequent steps needed to facilitate the identification of those lost in this devastating event.
According to medical officials, the intense heat generated by the crash, reportedly reaching up to 1,500 degrees Celsius (2,700 degrees Fahrenheit), has created significant challenges in identifying the remains of passengers. H.P. Sanghvi, head of the forensic lab handling DNA samples, explained that such extreme conditions can damage the genetic material necessary for identification, complicating an already arduous process.
The situation has left family members waiting for answers outside the mortuary, as medical personnel work tirelessly to analyze the remains. The somber atmosphere is augmented by the anguish of relatives hoping for closure, yet faced with delays and an uncertain timeline for identification. Continuing investigations will determine not only the cause of the crash but also the subsequent steps needed to facilitate the identification of those lost in this devastating event.
