# Car hits Australian lawmaker, critically injuring her; driver arrested, police say

https://mins.news/en/item/105966

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-19 09:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4z0bubc

> A car struck an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, leaving her critically injured. Police said the act may have been deliberate and that the driver was arrested.

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