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Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Reuters · Daily Maverick
Published 21 Oct 2026, 10:40 pm·just now·1 min read
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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.

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