A 43-year-old man is in custody and police have seized a knife from the vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n Independent federal MP Helen Haines has been taken to hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta this afternoon.<\/p>\n It is understood a white Toyota LandCruiser struck the 65-year-old outside an office on Murphy Street at about 3.35pm.<\/p>\n The driver, a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, was detained at the scene by a passer-by after he got out of the vehicle. Police have arrested him, and he will be interviewed in relation to the incident.<\/p>\n Read more: Tom Panos Blasts Albanese and Chalmers Over Australia\u2019s Economy: \u2018Nobody Gives a Stuff\u2019<\/p>\n Police located and seized a knife from inside the Toyota.<\/p>\n Police are investigating whether the incident was an intentional act. It is not yet known whether the pair knew each other.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the media following the incident, and there are indications it may have been politically motivated.<\/p>\n Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are on their way to the scene.<\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1000244486.webp)
<\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\nPolice investigating whether it was intentional<\/h2>\n