Independent MP Helen Haines is critically injured after being struck by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria, Australia. Multiple outlets report that she is in hospital and is fighting for her life, with police saying the incident involved a vehicle attack outside the office.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the attack and expresses support for Haines, her family, friends, team and community. Victoria Police report that a 43-year-old suspect has been arrested. Several sources describe the incident as being investigated as a potentially targeted attack, while others specify that counter-terrorism authorities are examining the circumstances. Media coverage also differs slightly in emphasis, with some outlets framing it primarily as a vehicle assault and others focusing on whether authorities suspect a deliberate targeting or broader terror-related motive.

Authorities continue to investigate the lead-up to the incident and the reasons behind it, while officials provide updates on Haines’s condition and the police response in Wangaratta.