Helen Haines’ husband Phil reveals surgeons have amputated both of MP’s legs injured in alleged attack
Her husband said surgeons removed her right leg after the Monday attack, and she remains in hospital in stable condition.
- On Wednesday, husband Phil Haines announced that Independent Helen Haines has undergone double leg amputation following an allegedly deliberate car attack in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday.
- The incident occurred mid-afternoon on Monday outside her electorate office, where Haines sustained significant injuries that left her in critical condition before hospitalization.
- Brendan Nugent, 43, faced court on Wednesday charged with intentionally causing serious injury and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
- Phil stated that Helen remains alive and stable, describing her survival as the most important outcome for their family.
- Victoria Police continue to investigate the motive behind the alleged attack, which authorities have categorized as a deliberate act targeting Haines.
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The man suspected of colliding voluntarily with the 65-year-old independent MP was brought before the court on Wednesday.
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Australian MP Helen Haines (65), who was presumably deliberately hit on Monday, has lost both her legs. Her condition is still critical.
Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court
SYDNEY: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being rammed by a car outside her electoral office, her husband said on Wednesday, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court.Doctors amputated Haines' left leg after the alleged attacker struck her twice with his car in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, on Monday, Phil Haines said. They worked for days to save her right leg but were ultimately unsuccessful, he…
A man intentionally drove into an Australian politician who has been a member of parliament since 2019, according to police.
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