{
  "id": 15884620,
  "title": "Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/politician-who-was-intentionally-hit-by-car-loses-both-her-legs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:10:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australian-politician-intentionally-hit-by-car-loses-both-legs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian politician Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent member of parliament, has undergone the loss of both legs following a targeted car attack on Monday near her office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Haines' husband, Phil, have expressed their support for Haines, who is now in stable condition at a Melbourne hospital after intensive care. Nugent, a 43-year-old man, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and harming a public official, as well as allegations of cultivating a cannabis plant and drug possession. Nugent's lawyer reported that he has suffered from idiopathic transverse myelitis and a concussion, although the connection between these conditions and the attack remains unclear. Authorities are investigating various leads, including Nugent's potential involvement in extremist views or political motivations. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and police have noted a concerning rise in threats and abuse against elected officials in recent years.",
  "summary": "Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}