Greater than 10 individuals have been trapped inside a Colorado mine and 11 others have been rescued after an “equipment malfunction,” authorities stated Thursday.
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek is closed for mining, however open for excursions, and takes guests 1,000 ft underground.
Entrance to the Mollie Kathleen Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo. The historic mining city simply south of Colorado Springs. Vacationers flock right here to be taught of the world’s Gold Rush legacy and to expertise a slice of the notorious Wild West. (Nina Raingold/Getty Photographs)
“This was attributable to an gear malfunction. The mine did not collapse,” the Teller County Sheriff’s Workplace posted on-line.
The Colorado Springs Fireplace Division can also be responding to this incident.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stated he was conscious of the scenario.
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The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour is a well-liked vacationer attraction. (Google Maps)
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“I have spoken to the Teller County Sheriff and County Commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort,” he stated in a press release. “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.”
