One dead, 23 rescued after mine collapse in Colorado • Hollywood unlocked

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A tragic accident occurred at the Mollie Kathleen gold mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado. This led to the death of the guide and the rescue of 23 other people. The accident occurred around noon on Thursday when an elevator descending from a 300-meter-deep mine shaft encountered a mechanical failure at a depth of about 150 meters.

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Patrick Weier, 46, died in the accident. Authorities are currently investigating the details of the guide’s death. Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said the exact cause of the crash was unknown. Initial reports indicated that the elevator may have fallen, but Sheriff Mikesell explained that it was unclear whether the elevator had fallen or bounced. NBC News.

NBC News reported that 23 people were safely evacuated from the mine after the incident. This group included 12 tourists and a guide who were at an altitude of 300 meters. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, a popular tourist destination, was temporarily closed following the accident. The tourist attraction’s official website released a statement addressing the accident, expressing condolences to Weier’s family and thanking emergency services for their efforts.

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“Mollie Kathleen recently experienced a tragic event. We would like to send our prayers and condolences to everyone involved. We would also like to thank all the rescue services and rescuers who helped us during this difficult time. Mollie Kathleen will be closed until further notice.”

Gov. Jared Polis also expressed condolences on Thursday, and the White House reached out to the community to offer support.

“I am relieved that the 12 people trapped in the Mollie Kathleen mine were rescued safely. We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person who died in this incident. I thank Teller County, Sheriff Mikesell and his team, and other local and state law enforcement and first responders for their quick response and tireless efforts, including members of the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Homeland Security and Crisis Management. Thanks to this joint effort, each of these people will return home safely.”