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Helen Haines stable after serious hospital injuries

Helen Haines improves to stable condition after critical injuries from alleged deliberate vehicle attack outside her office

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Helen Haines is in a serious but stable condition in hospital following an alleged attack.Her condition has improved from critical after over four days in treatment.

Ms Haines suffered severe injuries on Monday when a vehicle struck her outside her electorate office.

Police allege 43-year-old Brendan Nugent intentionally hit her, and he faces multiple charges.

Health update

The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne reported her stability on Saturday morning.

Ms Haines lost both legs due to the incident.

She was critically injured after being pinned between vehicles outside her office.

Ms Haines underwent surgery to amputate her left leg on Monday.

Her husband, Phil Haines, confirmed her right leg was also amputated later that week.

Mr Haines described her as a fighter, expressing hope for her recovery.

He praised her compassionate nature and sharp intellect.

The family remains grateful for her current health status.

Supporters continue to send well wishes for her recovery process.


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