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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says. The 65-year-old independent politician remains in a critical condition on Wednesday in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter within hours of an apparent escalation…

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 21, 7:33 AMAustralian politician who was hit by car has lost both legsAlso ran in Courthouse News Service

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Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmakerHelen Haines, a 65-year-old independent politician, was in hospital in critical but stable condition after being struck by a car outside her office in the city of Wangaratta, in Victoria state, on Monday in what police alleged was a “targeted” incident.

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Driver accused of intentionally driving into Australian lawmaker was not a known threat, police sayA driver accused of intentionally injuring Australian lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car appeared in court on Wednesday. Brendan Nugent didn't apply for bail or enter a plea to the three charges he faces. Police are still investigating his motivations. Haines remains in critical condition after the incident, which shocked a nation where…

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