Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in vehicle attack, suspect arrested
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Summary
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a car outside her electorate office in northeast Victoria, Australia, on Monday and is in critical condition. Police arrested the driver, and authorities describe the incident as a suspected attack. Australia's counterterrorism team was activated, the prime minister said.
Left-leaning
- Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Injured After Attack, Prime Minister SaysNew York Times · Oct 19, 6:52 AM
Center
- Australian Lawmaker Critically Injured in Suspected AttackBloomberg · Oct 19, 4:32 AM
- Police say a car has hit an Australian lawmaker, critically injuring her; the driver was arrestedAssociated Press · Oct 19, 4:45 AM
- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attackReuters via New York Post · Oct 19, 4:57 AM
Right-leaning
- Police Say a Car Has Hit an Australian Lawmaker, Critically Injuring Her; the Driver Was ArrestedNewsmax · Oct 19, 5:01 AM