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PoliticsCar allegedly made U-turn and hit Helen Haines twice; local barber praised for detaining driver

Witnesses said a man turned around and rammed independent MP Helen Haines twice near her Wangaratta electorate office. Haines remained in critical but stable condition after emergency surgery, while police planned to interview the arrested driver. Neighboring barber Ricky Jeffries was praised for intervening and holding the driver until police arrived.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-19 23:24Original

Car allegedly made U-turn and hit Helen Haines twice; local barber praised for detaining driver
Car allegedly made U-turn and hit Helen Haines twice; local barber praised for detaining driverPolitics