Emergency teams rushed to the central Queensland site after two vehicles collided. One worker did not survive. Another was rushed to hospital in a serious state. Police and mine officials arrived to secure the site. They have not said what caused the crash. Investigators will look at the collision next . News reports aired the deaths and injuries late that day. Authorities said more checks are needed prior to commenting. The site sits deep in the mining-heavy coal belt of inland Queensland, where haul trucks move constantly between pits and processing plants. Local crews reacted fast once the call came in. The other vehicle involved in the crash was a light service truck , not a giant haul truck, according to early statements. Both workers were wearing standard site PPE . The spokesperson stressed no other personnel were caught up in the incident. Family liaison officers were offered to the injured worker's next of kin. The mine itself restarted limited shifts in recent weeks after a planned maintenance period. The latest fatality ranks among the sector-wide mining deaths tracked each year. Regulators said they will inspect the site's light vehicle logbooks. Internal briefings are also underway. Workplace safety bodies urge constant vigilance after any such tragedy. More statements are expected as the inquiry continues.