Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car
Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
Al Jazeera English reports: Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian Member of Parliament, Australian MP Dr and Helen Haines.
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- Location
- Australia · Oceania
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Australian Member of Parliament, Australian MP Dr, Helen Haines, Victoria
- Section
- Politics
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