Helen Haines in serious but stable condition after losing both legs

Federal MP Helen Haines, who is the member for the Victorian seat of Indi, has lost both legs following an alleged attack in north-east Victoria, and a man has been charged over the incident.

The alleged attack happened near her electorate office on Monday afternoon. Haines was struck by a car in Wangaratta that afternoon, and she had been in a critical but stable condition. Surgeons tried to save her right leg on Tuesday, but both legs were amputated because of how badly she was injured.

Her husband, Phil Haines, confirmed that the second leg had been amputated despite doctors' best efforts.

On Saturday morning, the Alfred hospital in Melbourne gave an update on her condition. A hospital spokesperson said Haines was in a serious but stable condition.

Police charged Brendan Nugent, 43, from Tarrawingee, on Tuesday. He faces charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, meaning an official of the federal government. Guardian Australia

Nugent appeared in court on Wednesday and did not apply for bail. According to court documents, he was also charged with cultivating and possessing cannabis. He has been charged, not convicted.

Haines's social media accounts said on Friday that her staff were working to reopen her electorate offices next Thursday.