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Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs in car attack

Australian independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after being struck by a car in an apparent deliberate attack. Her husband said she is in stable condition. The alleged driver, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been charged with multiple offences and appeared in court.

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Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.

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Vehicle attack on Australian MP Helen Haines

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Australian independent MP Helen Haines is in stable condition after both legs were amputated following a deliberate vehicle attack outside her Wangaratta office; the suspected driver, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been charged and made his first court appearance.

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

Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.

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What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?

Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.

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Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack as suspect appears in court

Doctors have amputated both of Helen Haines legs after the Australian lawmaker was hit in an apparent deliberate attack. The suspected driver involved in the attack has appeared in court.

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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband saysBBC News – World
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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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