Vehicle incident leaves independent MP Helen Haines injured outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria
Incident outside the office
Emergency services were called to Murphy Street in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon after an incident involving a vehicle outside Helen Haines’ electorate office. The Victorian Emergency Services website reported that two vehicles responded and the road was closed.
Haines, the independent MP for Indi, was injured and was receiving medical care, her family said in a statement. The article did not specify the nature or extent of her injuries.
Family thanks those who helped
Haines’ family thanked people who assisted at the scene, as well as health workers and police. They said the family and Haines’ staff would make no further comment at that time and asked the public and media to respect their privacy.
Messages and police response
Nationals MP Michael McCormack posted that the news was “such awful news” and wished Haines a full and speedy recovery. Police were expected to release a statement about the incident on Monday night. Haines has represented the electorate of Indi since 2019.
Key points
- Helen Haines was injured outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday afternoon.
- Emergency services attended Murphy Street, where the road was closed after two vehicles responded.
- Her family said she was receiving medical care and requested privacy.
- Police were expected to issue a statement on Monday night.