Multiple people are trapped underground after an equipment failure in a Colorado mine, officials said.
Officials said the individuals were part of a tour group and that they became stuck near the bottom of Molly Kathleen Mine in Cripple Creek around 1 p.m. MDT on Thursday.
People were trapped in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Teller County, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024.
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The mine, which is about 1,000-feet deep, is a popular tourist destination.
Officials said there were injuries.
Multiple agencies, including search and rescue teams, are responding to the incident with heavy equipment.
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