Multiple people are trapped underground after an equipment failure in a Colorado mine, officials said.

Officials said the individuals were part of a tour group and that they became stuck near the bottom of Molly Kathleen Mine in Cripple Creek around 1 p.m. MDT on Thursday.

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The mine, which is about 1,000-feet deep, is a popular tourist destination.

Multiple agencies, including search and rescue teams, are responding to the incident with heavy equipment.

<em>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</em>

Multiple people are trapped underground after an equipment failure in a Colorado mine, officials said.{ai:summary}<p>A tour group became trapped underground due to equipment failure at the Molly Kathleen Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, around 1 p.m. MDT on Thursday. The mine is approximately 1,000 feet deep, and injuries have been reported.</p><p>Multiple agencies, including search and rescue teams, are on-site with heavy equipment to assist. This situation is ongoing. #society</p>

Multiple people trapped underground in Colorado mine, officials say

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