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Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack; suspect in court

Independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after being hit by a car outside her office on Monday, her husband says, and a 43-year-old man has appeared in court.

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Australian federal MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after a car hit her outside her electorate office on Monday, her husband says. She is in stable condition, according to The Guardian and Al Jazeera.

The Guardian reports surgeons tried to save her right leg on Tuesday but could not. Earlier reports, including France 24 citing local media, said she had lost one leg. The Guardian quotes her husband saying her "heart and mind" are in good shape.

BBC News names the alleged driver as Brendan Nugent, 43. It says he faces several charges and went before a court for the first time on Wednesday. Al Jazeera says he is charged with three offences. ABC News says he allegedly rammed her more than once. On Tuesday, CBS News reported that police alleged the attack was "targeted."

Haines, 65, is the independent MP for Indi. PBS NewsHour reports police said she was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV in Wangaratta, Victoria, in the afternoon. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident was "no accident." CBS News calls it an apparent political attack.

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  1. ABC NewsPolice say a car has hit an Australian lawmaker, critically injuring herMon, Oct 19, 4:46 AM EDT
  2. CNBCAustralian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attackMon, Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT
  3. Deutsche WelleAustralian MP seriously hurt in suspected car attackMon, Oct 19, 6:06 AM EDT
  4. Al JazeeraAustralian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car rammingMon, Oct 19, 6:35 AM EDT
  5. NPRAustralian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'Mon, Oct 19, 7:38 AM EDT
  6. PBS NewsHourAustralian lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident,' prime minister saysMon, Oct 19, 7:45 AM EDT
  7. Al JazeeraAustralian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a carMon, Oct 19, 9:49 AM EDT
  8. BBC NewsAustralian MP critically injured after apparent car attackMon, Oct 19, 10:09 AM EDT
  9. BBC NewsWarning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by carMon, Oct 19, 12:32 PM EDT
  10. The GuardianHelen Haines: Independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in WangarattaMon, Oct 19, 3:27 PM EDT
  11. France 24Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg: mediaMon, Oct 19, 10:39 PM EDT
  12. France 24Driver charged over 'targeted' car attack on Australian lawmaker Helen HainesMon, Oct 19, 10:39 PM EDT
  13. Al Jazeera‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police sayMon, Oct 19, 11:24 PM EDT
  14. NBC NewsLawmaker reportedly loses leg as car ramming stuns AustraliaTue, Oct 20, 6:00 AM EDT
  15. Al JazeeraAustralian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after car attackTue, Oct 20, 7:29 AM EDT
  16. CBS NewsMan charged in "targeted" attack on Australian lawmaker Helen HainesTue, Oct 20, 9:51 AM EDT
  17. The GuardianHelen Haines has lost both legs after Monday’s alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind in good shape’, husband saysWed, Oct 21, 2:15 AM EDT
  18. BBC NewsAustralian MP loses both legs after alleged car attackWed, Oct 21, 3:56 AM EDT
  19. ABC NewsAustralian politician who was hit by car has lost both legsWed, Oct 21, 3:57 AM EDT
  20. Deutsche WelleAustralian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack as suspect appears in courtWed, Oct 21, 4:16 AM EDT
  21. Al JazeeraAustralian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in courtWed, Oct 21, 4:34 AM EDT
  22. CBS NewsPolitician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legsWed, Oct 21, 8:10 AM EDT
  23. Al JazeeraWhat happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?Wed, Oct 21, 3:38 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (11)
  1. Wed, Oct 21, 4:20 AM EDT, 11 outlets: Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack; suspect in court
  2. Tue, Oct 20, 9:55 AM EDT, 11 outlets: Man charged over car attack on Australian MP Helen Haines
  3. Tue, Oct 20, 6:10 AM EDT, 10 outlets: MP Helen Haines critical but stable after car attack, reportedly lost leg
  4. Tue, Oct 20, 5:55 AM EDT, 9 outlets: Australian MP Helen Haines loses a leg after car attack, local media report
  5. Mon, Oct 19, 3:35 PM EDT, 8 outlets: Man, 43, in custody after car hits Australian MP Helen Haines
  6. Mon, Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT, 7 outlets: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in hospital in critical condition after car hits her
  7. Mon, Oct 19, 8:00 AM EDT, 6 outlets: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured after being hit by SUV
  8. Mon, Oct 19, 7:45 AM EDT, 5 outlets: Driver arrested after car hits Australian lawmaker Helen Haines
  9. Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured after car hits her outside office
  10. Mon, Oct 19, 6:45 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically hurt after being struck by car outside office
  11. Mon, Oct 19, 6:10 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines critically hurt after being hit by car