# 'Not accident': Australian PM says MP Helen Haines was hit in 'deliberate act'

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:53:27+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/this-wasnt-an-accident-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-says-mp-helen-haines-was-hit-in-deliberate-act-motive-unclear/articleshow/135048876.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/not-accident-australian-pm-says-mp-helen-haines-was-hit-in-deliberate--801a89/

Helen Haines, an independent lawmaker in Australia, was critically injured after being struck by a car. The incident occurred outside her electoral office and is being investigated as an apparent deliberate attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act and mentioned that a driver was arrested at the scene. There was also a knife found inside the vehicle during the investigation.

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