An individual died and 12 others are stuck in a previous gold mine.

Tragedy struck at a popular tourist site in the western US as one person lost their life and 12 others were left trapped deep inside a former gold mine. The unfortunate incident occurred when the elevator at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, located near the small town of Cripple Creek in Colorado, malfunctioned around 152 meters below the surface. Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell addressed the media at a press conference, stating that this mechanical problem posed a severe danger to those involved.

Despite the dire situation, Mikesell confirmed that the trapped group was in constant communication with authorities and were safe. The rescuers were working tirelessly to get the elevator back online and bring the group back to safety. However, the mine was a staggering 305 meters deep, making the rescue operation even more challenging.

The sheriff informed that the accident was reported at noon and refrained from disclosing the identity of the victim or the cause of their death. There were also two children involved, but it remained unclear if they were among those trapped. Thankfully, eleven people had been rescued from the elevator, but four of them sustained minor injuries. The sheriff did not provide further details regarding the nature of the injuries or the malfunction of the elevator.

With the situation still precarious, authorities had a backup plan in place and were prepared to use ropes to rescue the trapped group if needed. However, their primary focus was to get the elevator system functioning safely and resolve the situation. To assist with this, the state was sending an expert in elevators to the scene.

Meanwhile, the authorities were in constant communication with the trapped group via radios. However, they had not disclosed the full extent of the elevator malfunction, as Sheriff Mikesell wanted to keep everyone calm. He reassured the public that the trapped group had access to water and the atmosphere was still safe.

The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, which has been operational since the 1800s and closed in 1961, offers tours to visitors. The website boasts of a one-hour tour that takes visitors 300 meters below the surface, where they can witness veins of gold in the rock and even ride an underground tram.

In the midst of this tragedy, the authorities encouraged the public to stay updated on the situation through their WhatsApp channel. This channel provided the latest updates on breaking news, celebrities, and sports, without any comments or algorithms. The channel also guaranteed the privacy of its subscribers.

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