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Oct 19, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Helen Haines critically injured in car attack
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Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured when a car deliberately struck her outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria. She was airlifted to hospital. Police arrested a 43-year-old man, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said counter-terrorism police are investigating.
WHO: Helen Haines, an independent Australian MP
WHAT: Helen Haines was critically injured after a car deliberately struck her outside her office.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Wangaratta, Australia
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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