# Australian MP’s condition improves after alleged car attack

https://mins.news/en/item/113675

- BBC News, 2026-10-24 01:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c670pr1ryxyno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Independent MP Helen Haines is in serious but stable condition after being hit by a car in north-east Victoria. Both her legs were amputated. Brendan Nugent, accused of deliberately driving into her, has appeared in court on three charges. Police are still investigating, and no motive has been established.

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