Australian MP Helen Haines is ⁠in a critical condition after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, police and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Helen Haines, an independent federal lawmaker, has been struck by a car in what Australia's prime minister has called an apparent attack.

The 43-year-old male driver was detained by civilians and then arrested by police.

SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical ‌condition on Monday after being deliberately struck ‌by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, police ​and Prime Ministe...

SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical ‌condition on Monday after being deliberately struck ‌by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, police ​and Prime Ministe...

SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sayi...

Victoria Police said that a 43-year-old suspect had been arrested.

Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday.According to The Independent, police are treating the incident...

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparently deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparently deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured after a car struck her outside her Wangaratta office. Police are investigating a possible deliberate attack, while authorities have yet to establish a motive.

Independent MP Helen Haines is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old man has been arrested.

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being hit by a car outside her office in Victoria in an apparent deliberate attack, PM said.

The alleged attacker's motive remained unknown, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, with Australia's counter-terrorism squad activated.

The independent MP is in a critical condition after being struck by a four-wheel drive outside her electorate office in north-east Victoria last night.