# Haines lost both legs but 'heart and mind' strong

> MP Helen Haines lost both legs in car attack; husband says she remains 'heart and mind' strong.
- Title: Haines lost both legs but 'heart and mind' strong · Abc
- Summary: MP Helen Haines lost both legs in car attack; husband says she remains 'heart and mind' strong. breaking, helen haines, brendan nugent · reported by Abc.
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-21/helen-haines-attack-live-updates/107290276
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:04:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, helen haines, brendan nugent, landcruiser, wangaratta magistrates court, federal offence, car attack, critical condition, news, politics
## Helen Haines
MP Helen Haines lost both legs after Monday's car attack outside her electoral office.
## Husband confirms
Her husband Phil Haines confirmed she lost both legs and remains in critical condition.
## Brendan Nugent charged
43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared in court today on five charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury.
## Key takeaway

MP Helen Haines lost both legs in car attack but remains in critical condition with husband saying her recovery will be long.