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One person killed and 12 tourists trapped after malfunction in Colorado gold mine

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A mechanical issue occurred with the elevator at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, resulting in a severe danger to participants. The issue occurred around 500 feet below the surface. One person was killed, and four others suffered minor injuries. Eleven people, including two children, were rescued. Rescuers are working to get the elevator back online.

  1. US
    Jason Mike
    1. There is an elevator issue to resolve before they could be brought up.
  2. US
    Jason Mikesell
    1. We do have a plan B and a plan C already set in place with rescue officers.
    2. We want to inspect it, make sure it's safe before bringing them back up with it.
  3. US
    Jared Polis
    Democratic Party
    1. I have spoken to the Teller county sheriff and county commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort.
    2. The state is assisting Teller county and sending resources to rescue those inside the mine. We will do everything possible and assist the county to ensure a speedy and safe resolution of the situation.

sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.BBC
  3. 3.The Times
  4. 4.CTV News

perspectives

  1. 1.Disasters
  2. 2.Tourism
  3. 3.Gold Mining

countries

  1. 1.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

persons

  1. 1.Jared PolisUS
  2. 2.Jason MikesellUS
  3. 3.Jason MikeUS
One person killed and 12 tourists trapped after malfunction in Colorado gold mine