# Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in car-ramming attack, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/106005

- euronews, 2026-10-19 09:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/australian-mp-helen-haines-critically-hurt-in-car-ramming-attack-officials-say

> Officials say Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured in a car-ramming attack. The 43-year-old driver was detained by civilians before police arrested him; officers found a knife in his car.

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