Independent MP Helen Haines injured in incident outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria

The independent MP Helen Haines has been injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria.Emergency services were called to Murphy Street on Monday afternoon.According to the Victorian Emergency Services website, two vehicles responded and the road was closed after the incident.In a statement, Haines’ family confirmed that she had been injured and thanked bystanders for their assistance.“This afternoon, our beloved Helen was involved in an incident outside her Wangaratta Electorate Office, and is receiving medical care,” they said in the statement.“We thank the swift assistance of bystanders and the dedicated health workers who assisted her, and police for their response.“Our family, and Helen’s staff, will be making no further comment at this time, and ask that their privacy be respected by the public and media.“Please keep Helen in your thoughts.”In a social media post, the Nationals MP, Michael McCormack, said it was “such awful news”.“Sending my love and best wishes to Helen Haines for a full and speedy recovery,” McCormack said.Police were expected to release a statement regarding the incident on Monday night.Haines has represented the electorate of Indi since 2019.– More to come