Anti-terror team investigates: Car drives into Australian lawmakers: Suspect arrested
Shock in Australia: In broad daylight, an SUV drives into a prominent lawmaker and seriously injures her. The driver is in custody, an anti-terrorism team is investigating.
Australian politician Helen Haines was seriously injured when a white Toyota ute struck her outside her constituency office in Victoria. The 65-year-old independent MP was taken to hospital in Melbourne with severe injuries, particularly to her lower body. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested and a knife was found in the vehicle, but the motive for the incident is unclear. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the incident was not an accident and a police investigation is underway.
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