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Helen Haines critically injured after being hit by car

Crikey · 20 October 2026 at 7:23 am

Helen Haines critically injured after being hit by car

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has claimed: "This wasn't an accident.

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