Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines loses both legs after being hit by a car

Summary

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after a vehicle attack, according to The Globe and Mail, which reports she was repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence. The Hindu reports that the 65-year-old independent politician is being treated in a Melbourne hospital, where she was flown by helicopter. Al Jazeera likewise reports that Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   21 Oct 2026, 10:47 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence.

2. The Hindu

   21 Oct 2026, 17:52 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the 65-year-old independent Australian politician who was hit by a car has lost both legs and is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital, where she was flown by helicopter.

3. Al Jazeera

   21 Oct 2026, 19:38 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.