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

Published: 03:26 EDT, 19 October 2026 | Updated: 03:40 EDT, 19 October 2026 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.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.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.The 65-year-old mother of three has been rushed to hospital with 'severe' lower body injuries, Victoria Police said.More to come. Independent member for Indi Helen Haines has been hit by a car (pictured as she spoke during an address at the National Press Club)