# Australian lawmaker Haines has both legs amputated, remains critical after vehicle attack

https://mins.news/en/video/109756

- Global News, 2026-10-21 15:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQJyW2PveA8

> Australian lawmaker Helen Haines remains in critical condition after both legs were amputated following a car attack outside her electoral office. Her husband said the alleged attacker struck her twice in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, on Monday.

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