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Australian MP critically injured in car-ramming incident; PM rules out accident
An Australian lawmaker is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says was not accidental. Counter-terrorism authorities have been activated as investigators work to establish the attacker's motive.
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An Australian Member of Parliament is fighting for life after being hit by a car in an incident Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated was deliberate rather than accidental. The lawmaker sustained critical injuries in the collision, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene.
Albanese confirmed that the alleged attacker's motivation remains unclear at this stage. "This was not an accident," the Prime Minister stated, signalling official concern about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In response to the severity of the situation, Australia's counter-terrorism squad has been mobilised to investigate. The activation of specialist authorities underscores the gravity with which officials are treating the matter, though investigators have not yet publicly confirmed the nature or motive behind the alleged attack.
The incident has shocked Australia's political community. Further details about the lawmaker's identity, condition, and the circumstances of the collision are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Authorities are continuing their inquiries into the events leading up to the incident.
Photo: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his official portrait, February 2022. David Foote (AUSPIC/Department of Parliamentary Services) via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).