Helen Haines injured outside Wangaratta electorate office
Independent MP Helen Haines, who represents the electorate of Indi, was injured on Monday afternoon in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta in regional Victoria. The Guardian
She was described as seriously injured. ABC News Haines has represented Indi since 2019. She is receiving medical care following the incident outside her Wangaratta Electorate Office. The Guardian
The incident occurred on Murphy Street in Wangaratta, a regional city about 250km north-east of Melbourne. 7News Emergency services were called to Murphy Street on Monday afternoon for a vehicle crash logged at 3.40pm. The Sydney Morning Herald The vehicle involved was described as a four-wheel-drive outside the office on Murphy Street. 7News
Two emergency vehicles responded to the Murphy Street scene, and the road was closed while services attended. The Guardian Police were expected to release a statement regarding the Wangaratta incident on Monday night. The Guardian
Haines' family thanked bystanders, health workers and police for their assistance after the incident. Her family and staff said they will make no further comment and asked for privacy. Nationals MP Michael McCormack publicly wished Haines a full and speedy recovery. The Guardian The incident was reported on 19 October 2026.
