Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Australia

Crime & Law

Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car

Australian MP Dr Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office building in Victoria. Police arrested a 43-year-old man accused of carrying out the attack. A knife was found in his vehicle.

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