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Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a deliberate attack, and counter-terrorism police are investigating. The suspect, identified by local media as Brendan Nugent, was arrested by bystanders. Haines has lost one leg, and surgeons are attempting to save the other.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after a 43-year-old man struck her with a car in Wangaratta, Victoria. Authorities confirmed the suspect reversed to hit her a second time. A local barber detained the driver, who was found with a knife. Police are investigating potential charges, including causing harm to a public official, while intelligence agencies warn of rising political violence.
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as a deliberate attack, while counter-terrorism units have been activated. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested by bystanders, and a knife was found in the vehicle. The incident highlights a rising trend of threats against politicians in Australia.