# Australian lawmaker loses both legs after being hit by car

https://mins.news/en/item/109128

- ABC News, 2026-10-21 07:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/australian-politician-hit-car-lost-legs-137438270

> Federal lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office on Monday, her husband said.

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