Colorado Gold Mine Shut Down After Fatal Elevator Accident

State regulators have closed the Mollie Kathleen Mine following the death of a tour guide and the entrapment of tourists underground.

The Mollie Kathleen Mine in Colorado has been ordered to cease operations after a deadly elevator malfunction.
Tour guide Patrick Weier was killed, and 23 tourists were trapped, prompting the closure and investigation.
State regulators are reviewing the mine's compliance with safety regulations following the incident.
Inspection records prior to the accident were satisfactory, with no noted safety violations.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and local authorities are conducting investigations.