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An Australian Lawmaker Is Critical but Stable After Being Hit by a Car, the Prime Minister Says

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian federal lawmaker remained in a hospital in a critical but stable condition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday as he praised a barber who helped restrain a driver accused of deliberately hitting her.

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U.S. News & World Report· Oct 20, 5:56 AMAn Australian Lawmaker Is Critical but Stable After Being Hit by a Car, the Prime Minister SaysAlso ran in Breitbart News Network, Courthouse News Service, SFGATE, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, WTOP

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