In an accident at a gold mine in the USA, 1 person died and 12 people were trapped in the mine.

A person died and 12 others were trapped underground due to an accident at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado.

Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell explained the details of the accident at a press conference. The elevator system used in the mine malfunctioned at a depth of 150 meters underground. This malfunction posed a serious danger to those inside.

Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene. Eleven people trapped in the shaft were safely rescued. However, 12 people are still trapped at a depth of 300 meters. It was reported that the trapped individuals are in good health and have access to water, blankets, and chairs. They are in communication with the rescue teams.

The sheriff stated that 11 of the trapped individuals are tourists, while one is an experienced mine safety worker. Among those rescued are two children. Four people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that he would support the rescue efforts. A special mine rescue team from the Department of Natural Resources was sent to the scene.

Although the mine closed in the 1960s, it continued to serve as a tourist attraction. Normally, it would take tourists underground with a two-minute elevator ride and offer a quarter-mile underground tour.

Authorities stated that rescue operations are ongoing and the situation is being closely monitored.