An Australian federal lawmaker, Helen Haines, is taken to hospital after being hit by a car, with the prime minister saying she is in critical but stable condition.

Multiple outlets report the same update from the prime minister, indicating her health remains serious but not worsening. Coverage focuses on her medical status and her location in hospital, with limited additional detail about the circumstances of the incident.

The Belfast Telegraph and Canadian outlet reports mirror the International ABC News account, all citing the prime minister’s statement and using the same “critical but stable” wording. None of the provided summaries include further information such as where the collision occurred, possible charges, or an official investigation timeline.