Counselling available for Wangaratta residents reeling from Haines attack

Support for residents in Wangaratta after attack on local MP Helen Haines

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Red Cross volunteers trained in psychological first aid are arriving in Wangaratta to support residents still reeling from the attack on their local MP Helen Haines.

Ms Haines has had a leg amputated and remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car on Monday afternoon.

The driver, Brendan Nugent, 43, is due to face Wangaratta Magistrates' Court today as preparations get underway for a national virtual vigil in Ms Haines' honour.

Trained Australian Red Cross volunteers will be in Wangaratta today to provide psychological first aid to residents still reeling from the attack on their local MP Helen Haines.

Ms Haines was unloading the boot of her car after attending an event in Mansfield when she was struck by a car and pinned between the two vehicles.

Her leg was amputated on Tuesday and she remains in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital in a critical condition as surgeons work to save her other leg.

Brendan Nugent, 43, of Tarrawingee, is due to face Wangaratta Magistrates' Court today charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury.