Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack
Most outlets reported the incident as a vehicle attack resulting in the amputation of both legs for Australian lawmaker Helen Haines. Aaj News provided a neutral account, focusing on the medical outcome and the court appearance of the accused. 24 News HD described the attack as "targeted" and included a quote from Haines' husband calling her a "fighter," adding a more personal and characterizing tone.
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4 articles · 3 outlets
Wed
Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack
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Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack
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Australian MP loses both legs after ‘targeted’ attack
MELBOURNE: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a “fighter” despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital days after being struck by a car on Monday near her office in the town of Wangaratta, just over 2...
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Australian lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack.
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Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being rammed by a car outside her electoral office, her husband said on Wednesday, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court. Doctors amputated Haines’ left leg after the alleged attacker struck her twice with his car in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, on Monday, Phil Haines said. They worked for days to save her ...
Tue
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg
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Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg
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Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said Tuesday.
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