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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines hurt in car attack loses leg

Helen Haines, an Australian lawmaker, was critically injured in a deliberate act involving a car attack. The incident occurred in Wangaratta, where she was retrieving items from her car. The driver of the vehicle was quickly detained after the event, and law enforcement is investigating the motive. Prime Minister Albanese emphasized the rising political violence and its impact on democracy.

20 Oct 2026 9:50 am