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Federal MP Helen Haines rushed to hospital after being hit by a car outside her office

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Belling, A. (2026, October 19). Federal MP Helen Haines rushed to hospital after being hit by a car outside her office. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16219909/helen-haines-hit-car-mp-office.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Independent MP Helen Haines was struck by a white Land Rover outside her Wangaratta office on Monday afternoon around 3:30pm, suffering severe lower body injuries and is in critical condition. A local barber witnessed the incident and restrained the driver after finding a flick knife. Police reported that Haines was hit while retrieving items from her car's boot.

Written by AI on 2026-10-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Helen Haines, an independent Australian lawmaker representing Indi in Victoria state, remains in critical condition after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta on October 19. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when she was reportedly unloading items from the boot of her car and sustained severe lower body injuries. A 43-year-old man has been arrested for intentionally causing serious injury; however, police have not disclosed a motive. Haines, who is 65 years old, had both legs amputated due to her injuries and was described by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a respected independent member. The attack led to increased security measures when Parliament resumed on October 26.

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Victorian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta electoral office on Murphy Street just after 3:30pm Monday afternoon. asserted

Haines → strike → 3:30pm

Haines was reportedly getting belongings out of the boot of her car in a parking bay when she was struck by a white Land Rover. uncertain

she → get → Rover

A local barber told 7News that he pulled the driver from the car and allegedly wrestled him to the ground after finding a flick knife in his pocket. uncertain

he → tell → pocket

The 65-year-old mother of three has been rushed to hospital with 'severe' lower body injuries, Victoria Police said. asserted

Police → rush → injuries

Independent member for Indi Helen Haines has been hit by a car (pictured as she spoke during an address at the National Press Club) asserted

she → hit → Club

Federal MP Helen Haines rushed to hospital after being hit by a car outside her office

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