A car hits an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her, according to police and media reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the incident is “no accident,” adding that it appears to be a deliberate attack. The driver is arrested at the scene.

Outlets also report that police are investigating potential motives. NDTV and other sources say Australian counter-terrorism units are activated, though they do not provide further details on why. The Australian authorities’ statements emphasize the seriousness of the injury and the potentially intentional nature of the incident, while international coverage focuses on the arrest and the inquiry into what led to the attack.

Across reports, the central points remain consistent: the victim is a federal independent lawmaker, the crash results in critical injuries, Albanese characterizes it as not accidental, and police hold the driver for questioning as the investigation continues.