The Guardian
Helen Haines critically injured in vehicle incident outside electorate office
Independent MP Helen Haines sustained life-threatening injuries in a vehicle-related incident outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria. Police have found no indication so far that the two parties previously knew one another, nor intelligence suggesting a continuing threat to others or the community. They are handling the case as an isolated incident while gathering evidence.
What to know
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Police report no indication that the two parties knew each other and no intelligence of a further or continuing threat to public safety.
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Investigators are gathering evidence across an extensive crime scene, while the Major Collision Investigation Unit is travelling from Melbourne.
Why it matters
The incident concerns an MP’s safety, with the circumstances still under investigation and police currently reporting no sign of an ongoing threat to the community.
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