UK Mortuary Workers Poisoned by Deadly Gases from Air India Crash Coffins, Coroner Warns
When disaster strikes, you might expect chaos — but not a toxic chemical trap hidden inside coffins. UK mortuary workers facing exposure to lethal gases from the preserved bodies of Air India crash victims reveal a haunting aftershock few anticipated. Apparently, the dead weren’t the only ones at risk; the living tasked with respectfully handling the remains endured a dangerous chemical nightmare sparked by formalin misuse. It sounds like a grim plot twist no thriller writer dared imagine.
The issue arose because bodies recovered from the Air India crash were treated with formalin, a chemical preservative, and sealed in coffins lined in such a way that toxic fumes built up, exposing mortuary staff to dangerously high levels of formaldehyde and other gases. According to the UK coroner overseeing the case, this chemical exposure posed a potentially fatal risk to workers. This alarming revelation underscores the critical need for stringent safety protocols and awareness in handling disaster victims, ensuring the dignity of the deceased does not come at the cost of living workers' health[1][2][4].
