Helen Haines, Australia
Digest more
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being deliberately struck by a vehicle outside her constituency office this week, as the driver appeared in court. Doctors initially
Helen Haines, 65, was in critical but stable condition after being struck by a car outside her rural electoral office. Authorities charged the driver in what they said was a deliberate attack.
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines was standing at the rear of her car outside her office when witnesses said the suspect drove his car into her, then reversed the car and hit her again.
Australian independent MP Helen Haines lost a leg after being deliberately rammed by an SUV, family of suspect says Haines was a close family friend.