# Australian MP loses both legs in deliberate car attack

> Helen Haines, an Australian lawmaker, lost both legs after a car deliberately rammed into her. Police have charged the driver with intentionally harming a commonwealth public official.
- Title: Australian MP loses both legs in deliberate car attack
- Summary: Helen Haines, an Australian lawmaker, lost both legs after a car deliberately rammed into her. Police have charged the driver with intentionally harming a…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/what-happened-to-australian-politician-helen-haines?traffic_source=rss
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- Topics: helen haines, australian politics, car attack, brendan nugent, assault, news, world, politics
## MP struck by car in attack
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines lost both legs after a car rammed into her in what police believe was a deliberate attack.
## Driver charged with harming official
The driver, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with intentionally harming a commonwealth public official in connection with the incident.
## Investigation into shocking incident
Al Jazeera's Marah Rayan explains what led to the shocking attack on the Australian politician.
## Key takeaway

Australian politician Helen Haines lost both legs in a deliberate car attack. Driver Brendan Nugent has been charged with intentionally harming a commonwealth public official.