Months After Train Derailment - Survivors Struggle With Aftermath - Survivors of Riedlingen train derailment still grapple with trauma months later
Two survivors of the July train derailment near Riedlingen still face lasting trauma months later. Annika Kling and Efe Yüksel, both passengers on the ill-fated regional service, continue to battle pain, fear, and haunting memories. Meanwhile, authorities work to uncover what caused the crash as train services prepare to restart this weekend.
The accident occurred during heavy storms that lashed the region with torrential rain. Investigators now suspect a landslide, triggered by the downpour, destabilised the tracks and led to the derailment. The Riedlingen police are leading the probe, though a full report may take several more weeks to complete.
The derailment investigation remains ongoing, with landslide theories under close scrutiny. For Kling and Yüksel, the return of trains offers little comfort as they continue to live with the aftermath. Services will restart on the line this weekend, marking a step toward normalcy for other commuters.
