Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that a car hitting an independent federal lawmaker was no accident, calling it a deliberate act. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old legislator, was critically injured after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her electoral district office in Wangaratta, Victoria. The incident occurred on Monday, leading to the immediate arrest of the driver. Haines was hospitalized following the attack, which police confirmed took place near her professional office location.