One person has died and 12 others are trapped more than 1,000 feet underground at a Colorado gold mine. Associated Press and the Teller County Sheriff's Office.
The Molly Kathleen Gold Mine, located east of Cripple Creek, Colorado, did not collapse; According to to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred due to what the sheriff described as an “equipment failure.”
Colorado Springs Fire Department said We responded to a call regarding this matter at around 1:30 p.m. local time.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (Democrat) said In X, he said he has spoken with the Teller County Sheriff and county commissioners and the state is sending resources to help local governments.
“We will do everything in our power to assist the county in resolving the situation quickly and safely,” Polis said in a statement.
The Molly Kathleen Gold Mine closed in the 1960s, but has since been open for tours.
