Helen Haines Seriously Injured in Alleged Targeted Vehicle Attack

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Helen Haines Seriously Injured in Alleged Targeted Vehicle Attack

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was allegedly struck twice by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office and suffered life-threatening injuries, including the loss of both legs. Brendan Nugent has been charged and remanded in custody as police investigate the motive and broader security implications.

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