# Australian lawmaker Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack; suspect appears in court

https://mins.news/en/item/109284

- CBC News, 2026-10-21 10:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/australian-politician-car-9.7389606?cmp=rss

> Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after a car rammed her outside her electoral office. Her husband said this on Wednesday, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court.

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