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Australian MP Helen Haines has both legs amputated after car attack

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Independent lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office on Monday, her husband said. A 43-year-old man, identified as Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court Wednesday. Authorities have not stated a motive for the attack.

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