Australian lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident,' prime minister says
Summary
An Australian independent lawmaker, Helen Haines, was hit by a car in an attack outside her office. She was seriously hurt, and the driver was arrested. The government’s counterterrorism team is investigating the incident.Key Facts
- Helen Haines is a 65-year-old federal independent lawmaker in Australia.
- She was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV in Wangaratta, Victoria state.
- The attack happened outside her electoral district office in the afternoon.
- The driver of the vehicle was arrested by police.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the crash was likely deliberate.
- Australia’s counterterrorism team, including police and intelligence, is investigating.
- The incident is being treated as a serious and intentional act.
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