A staff member of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was assaulted in the railway parking lot and is hospitalized in critical condition, Manitou Springs police said Sunday.

Authorities have found two "persons of interest" in connection with the assault, which reportedly happened around 12:15 p.m. Saturday at 515 Ruxton Ave.

"At this time, the investigation remains ongoing, and their involvement, if any, remains under investigation," police said in a news release.

If you have information about the assault, call El Paso County emergency dispatch at 719-390-5555.

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