Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office on Monday, her husband said. She remained in critical but stable condition in hospital. The alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
WHO:Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines
WHAT:Haines had both legs amputated after a driver rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office, her husband said.
WHEN:Oct 19, 2026
WHERE:Victoria, Australia
WHY:The amputation followed injuries Haines sustained when a driver rammed her repeatedly.
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