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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Helen Haines critically injured in suspected car attack
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Independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured when a Toyota Land Cruiser struck her near her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an apparent deliberate attack. Police arrested a 43-year-old man at the scene, and counter-terrorism police are investigating.
WHO: A driver struck Helen Haines; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as an apparent attack, and police arrested a 43-year-old man.
WHAT: Helen Haines was critically injured when a car struck her near her electorate office.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Wangaratta, Australia
WHY: Albanese said the incident appeared to be a deliberate attack; counter-terrorism police are investigating.
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