Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, as ‘hero’ local barber praised for apprehending driver
Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck twice by a vehicle in Victoria, Australia. A local barber is being hailed as a hero for intervening and detaining the driver until police arrived.
Why it matters
The incident involves a targeted attack on a sitting politician, raising significant concerns regarding the safety of public officials.
The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, remains in hospital after being struck by a car in her electorate in northern Victoria on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, remains in hospital after being struck by a car in her electorate in northern Victoria on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Helen Haines Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, as ‘hero’ local barber praised for apprehending driver Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incident
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