A man was arrested after a vehicle struck federal MP Helen Haines, leaving her hospitalised with critical injuries on Monday afternoon.

Wangaratta Mayor Irene Grant told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that the community is in ‘disbelief’.

Press PLAY to hear Grant explain how the community is reacting to the crash

“We are still grappling with the incident and the impact it is having and will continue to have on our community,” she said.

Press PLAY to hear neighbouring Member Tim McCurdy following the incident

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