Australian MP Helen Haines Loses Both Legs After Being Repeatedly Run Over By SUV, Remains Critical
Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both her legs following an apparent act of political violence in which she was repeatedly run over by a car in her hometown of Wangaratta. The 65-year-old independent politician remains in critical condition at a Melbourne hospital, her husband confirmed on Wednesday. Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Injured After Car Hits Her Outside…
Federal politician Helen Haines, aged 65, has lost both her legs after being repeatedly struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta, her hometown. The incident occurred on Monday, and Haines remains in critical condition at a Melbourne hospital as of Wednesday. Her husband, Phil Haines, confirmed that her left leg was amputated on Monday and her right leg was amputated on Wednesday due to unsuccessful medical efforts.
Police have arrested a 43-year-old man, Brendan Nugent, who appeared in court on Wednesday and faces charges of intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving resulting in serious injury, and harming a federal official. Nugent's lawyer, Chirag Patel, noted that his client might be dealing with mental health issues, including idiopathic transverse myelitis, a neurological disorder.
Police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack, which involved two deliberate collisions with the politician's car.
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