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Driver charged after ramming Helen Haines, amputations confirmed

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver rammed her.
Her husband Phil Haines said she was alive and stable at The Alfred Hospital.
Police charged the 43-year-old driver with three offenses, including intentionally causing serious injury.
The driver allegedly drove a Toyota Land Cruiser during the crash outside Haines’ Wangaratta office.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn urged respectful handling of political disagreements.

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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver rammed her.
Her husband Phil Haines said she was alive and stable at The Alfred Hospital.
Police charged the 43-year-old driver with three offenses, including intentionally causing serious injury.
The driver allegedly drove a Toyota Land Cruiser during the crash outside Haines’ Wangaratta office.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn urged respectful handling of political disagreements.