At least one person has died and 12 remain trapped in a disparticipated Colorado gelderly mine after an supplyment fall shorture, officials say.
The individuals who are part of a group of tourists are stuck proximate the bottom of Mollie Kathleen Gelderly Mine in Cripple Creek.
“There is an elevator publish to rerepair before they could be brawt up,” Sheriff Jason Mike telderly alerters.
The mine has been a tourist enticeion for well over 50 years.The hour-lengthy tour consents visitors 1,000 ft (305m) down the shaft into the south-west side of Pikes Peak, according to the tour company’s website.
Eunitency laborers have already saved 11 people. At least four have instartant injuries.
Officials are in brimming communications with the 12 others who are stuck, Sheriff Mike shelp.
“They have chairs, blankets, water and are at a safe temperature,” he shelp. “This was due to an supplyment malfunction. The mine did not collapse. ”
Colorado Governor Jared Polis shelp state resources had been scatterd to help with the save efforts.
“We will do everyslfinisherg possible and help the county to asstateive a speedy and safe resolution of the situation,” Governor Polis shelp.
According to the tour company’s website, go ining the mine is comparable to riding in a lift.
The ride itself consents two minutes at a speed of 500 ft per minute (rawly 5 mph),
