Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after attack
By The BriefBrief
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 is in critical but stable condition in hospital and was flown by helicopter to a Melbourne hospital for treatment.
WHO:Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines
WHAT:Haines had both legs amputated after a driver rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office.
WHEN:Oct 19, 2026
WHERE:Victoria, Australia
WHY:The attack was described as targeted, but no reason for it was reported.
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