MELBOURNE, Oct 21 (Bernama-dpa) -- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being deliberately struck by a vehicle outside her constituency office earlier this week, as the driver appeared in court, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
World : Australian MP Has Both Legs Amputated; Driver In Court
Australia, lawmaker, Helen Haines, both legs amp
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- Haines, a popular independent MP who represents the Indi constituency in the Australian Parliament, was struck by a four-wheel-drive vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta, north-east of Melbourne, on Monday.
- Authorities said the driver deliberately steered the vehicle towards the 65-year-old.
- According to Interior Minister Tony Burke, the driver then reversed the vehicle and struck Haines again.
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