Multiple people trapped underground in Colorado mine, officials say

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.

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

Officials said there were injuries.

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

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