Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Wangaratta
by Bill Giannopoulos · Greek City TimesA 43-year-old man is in custody and police have seized a knife from the vehicle.
Independent federal MP Helen Haines has been taken to hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta this afternoon.
It is understood a white Toyota LandCruiser struck the 65-year-old outside an office on Murphy Street at about 3.35pm.
The driver, a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, was detained at the scene by a passer-by after he got out of the vehicle. Police have arrested him, and he will be interviewed in relation to the incident.
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Police located and seized a knife from inside the Toyota.
Police investigating whether it was intentional
Police are investigating whether the incident was an intentional act. It is not yet known whether the pair knew each other.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the media following the incident, and there are indications it may have been politically motivated.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are on their way to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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