Wangaratta — Independent federal MP Helen Haines has sustained injuries following an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, located in regional Victoria. Emergency services were dispatched to Murphy Street on Monday afternoon in response to the emergency.
According to the Victorian Emergency Services website, two emergency vehicles were deployed to the location, and the roadway was temporarily closed while crews managed the scene. Police were anticipated to release further details regarding the incident on Monday evening.
Haines' family released a statement confirming that she was hurt and currently receiving medical attention. They also expressed gratitude to the bystanders who stepped in to help, as well as the healthcare workers and police officers who responded to the scene.
The family and staff indicated they would not provide additional commentary at this time and requested that the public and media respect their privacy, while asking well-wishers to keep Haines in their thoughts.
Political colleagues also reacted to the news, including Nationals MP Michael McCormack, who shared a social media message describing the event as awful news and offering his best wishes for a full and swift recovery. Haines has served as the representative for the electorate of Indi since 2019.