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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Albanese says car made U-turn before striking MP
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the car that critically injured independent lawmaker Helen Haines made a U-turn before striking her outside her electoral office in Wangaratta. He described the incident as deliberate, not an accident. Police said a 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting Haines was in custody.
WHO: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
WHAT: Albanese said the car that struck Helen Haines made a U-turn before hitting her and described the incident as deliberate.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Wangaratta, Australia
WHY: Albanese said the incident was deliberate, not an accident; no further reason for the attack was reported.
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