12 tourists rescued after being trapped for hours inside Colorado gold mine

Twelve people were safely rescued Thursday night after being trapped for hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned, killing one person at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday.

12 tourists rescued after being trapped for hours inside Colorado gold mine
A former gold mine is seen from the air. There are several vehicles and low buildings amid an arid landscape.

Twelve people were safely rescued Thursday night after being trapped for hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned, killing one person at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday.