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Australian Politician Helen Haines Critically Injured After Car Attack
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured in deliberate car attack outside her office in Wangaratta.
In brief
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured in deliberate car attack outside her office in Wangaratta. Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria, in an apparent deliberate attack. Originally reported by New York Post.
Helen Haines Struck by Car
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a car outside her electoral district office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
“A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.”
Driver Arrested at Scene
The 43-year-old driver was arrested by a passerby and will be interviewed by police in relation to the incident.
“The driver was arrested.”
Knife Found in Vehicle
Police located a knife inside the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV used in the attack.
“A knife was located by police and seized from inside the Toyota.”
Investigation Underway
Prime Minister Albanese confirmed the national counterterrorism team is investigating the deliberate act with no known motivation.
“This wasn’t an accident. There was a deliberate act, it would appear. We don’t know what the motivation is.”
The takeaway
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria, in an apparent deliberate attack.
