Independent MP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack outside her office
Summary
Independent federal MP Helen Haines, the member for Indi, has lost both legs after an alleged targeted attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, north-east Victoria, on Monday afternoon, when she was struck by a car. Reports say the driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly, and police believe it was a targeted attack but have not announced a motive. Surgeons tried to save her right leg on Tuesday, but both legs were amputated because of the seriousness of her injuries. Her husband said doctors worked for days to save the leg without success, that she is alive and stable, and that her heart and mind are in good shape. Haines is in stable condition at a Melbourne hospital. The suspected driver made a first court appearance and has been charged with three offences.
Timeline
The Guardian
Source ↗The Guardian reports that Haines has lost both legs after Monday's alleged targeted attack near her electorate office, remains in stable condition, and that surgeons tried to save her right leg on Tuesday before both legs were amputated.
Channel NewsAsia
Source ↗Channel NewsAsia reports, citing her husband, that the lawmaker wounded in a car attack has lost both legs after doctors worked for days to save her right leg but were unsuccessful.
NDTV
Source ↗NDTV reports that Haines is in stable condition at a Melbourne hospital after being struck by a car on Monday and describes the attack as targeted.
Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times reports, citing her husband, that her second leg had to be amputated after she was rammed by a car outside her office, and that the suspect is described as a family friend.
DW
Source ↗DW reports that doctors amputated both of Haines' legs after she was hit in an apparent deliberate attack, and that the suspected driver has appeared in court.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports, citing her husband, that Haines is in stable condition and that the suspect has been charged with three offences as he appears in court.
The Times of Israel
Source ↗The Times of Israel reports that Haines is alive and stable according to her husband, that the suspect made a first court appearance, and that police have yet to announce a motive but believe it was a targeted attack.
CBC
Source ↗CBC reports, citing her husband, that Haines has had both legs amputated after being rammed by a car outside her electoral office, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court on Wednesday.
ABC News
Source ↗ABC News reports, citing her husband, that Haines had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly on Monday outside her electorate office.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports, citing her husband, that Haines was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack and has lost both of her legs.
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