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23 October 2026

Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs

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Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs

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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