According to reporting by BBC News, an Australian independent politician has been hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in an apparent targeted incident.

The Australian Prime Minister publicly addressed the event, stating that preliminary indications suggest the crash may have been a deliberate act rather than an accident.

The MP remains in hospital receiving treatment for critical injuries while law enforcement authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Readers can find the full original report and ongoing developments at BBC News.

Source: BBC News