Emergency teams rushed to Peak Downs Mine after two vehicles collided. One worker did not survive. Another was rushed to hospital in a critical state. Police and mine officials arrived to safeguard the site. They have not said what caused the crash. Investigators will look at the collision in the coming days. News reports aired the deaths and injuries that evening . Authorities said more checks are needed before commenting. The site sits deep in the remote coal belt of inland Queensland, where haul trucks move constantly between pits and processing plants. Regional responders reacted fast once the call came in. The other vehicle involved in the crash was a utility vehicle , not a giant haul truck, according to early statements. Both workers were wearing standard site safety gear. 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 audit 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.