Twelve tourists trapped in gold mine: Four injured, one dead
Cripple Creek (Colorade/USA) -One person has died in an accident at a former gold mine in the US state of Colorado, which is now used as a tourist attraction.

This was announced by Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County at a press conference.
Twelve people who had been trapped in the mine were rescued, as Colorado Governor Jared Polis later explained in an X-Post with relief.
They had had to hold out for several hours at the bottom of the mine at a depth of around 300 meters.
In a tireless effort, the rescue teams from various authorities worked together to bring all twelve people safely back to the surface, said Polis.
According to initial findings, the elevator that takes visitors to the depths was damaged. According to the sheriff, the accident occurred at a depth of around 150 meters. The person died and four others were injured. Eleven people were rescued immediately.
Tours are now offered at the Mollie Kathleen Mine, which opened in the 19th century and closed in the 1960s. The provider advertises that a visit allows you to experience the "Old West" as it was when the gold rush reigned in Colorado's famous burial town of Cripple Creek.