Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car ramming attack
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Summary
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 man has been charged and has appeared in court. Some describe the attack as apparently targeted, though authorities have not stated a motive.
Left-leaning
- Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated after allegedly deliberate attack by car rammerCNN · Oct 21, 2:19 AM
- Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legsABC News · Oct 21, 3:57 AM
Center
- Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in courtReuters · Oct 20, 6:31 PM
- 'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbrokenBBC News · Oct 21, 2:10 PM
- Australian politician Helen Haines loses both legs after car attackAssociated Press via New York Post · Oct 21, 4:15 AM