Helen Haines loses leg after car ramming near her office in Wangaratta
Helen Haines lost a leg after being hit twice by a car outside her Wangaratta office in an alleged targeted attack.
Independent MP Helen Haines was struck twice by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. The 65-year-old suffered severe lower-body injuries and was airlifted to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital for emergency surgery.
Surgeons are fighting to save her remaining leg. A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee was arrested at the scene.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said authorities believe the attack was deliberate. A nearby barber, Ricky Jefferies, tackled the driver and held him until police arrived.
- 65 years old
- Helen Haines age
- 43, from Tarrawingee
- Suspect age and location
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Vehicle used
- Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
- Hospital
Why it mattersThe attack on a sitting MP highlights rising threats against politicians and the urgent need for stronger security measures.
AustraliaAustralia's political leaders are facing a surge in harassment and threats; this incident reinforces warnings about dangers of heated political discourse.
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