Author: John Yoon
Published on: 30/12/2024 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
A Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash Officials said it could take up to 10 days for all of the bodies to be ready for transport. The uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport hall. Investigators have recovered more than 600 body parts from the crash site so far. The sheer number of parts to take DNA samples complicated the police post-mortems that had to be done before the bodies could be handed over. For many families, this wait has added to an immeasurable grief and disbelief. Relatives shouted at them, accusing them of neglect and evading their responsibilities. “The victims’ dignity is being seriously damaged,” a representative of the relatives says. The relatives had requested the freezers because of issues with setting them up. “I am deeply saddened by and remorseful over your loss,” he said. He added that airline would separately handle matters of civil or criminal liability and damages related to the disaster. The government has declared seven days of mourning, until Saturday.