Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs, driver appears in court

Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs, driver appears in court

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Independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a vehicle struck her outside her Wangaratta office, and the alleged driver appeared in court facing multiple charges, The Jerusalem Post reported. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the collision was a deliberate act, and Victoria Police arrested the driver, identified as Brendan Nugent, who is accused of reversing to hit Haines a second time, according to NPR and BBC. Officials warned that the incident reflects a growing wave of harassment and violent threats against Australian public figures, BBC added.

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Helen Haines Anthony Albanese Ashley Mason Victoria Police

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Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria, Australia

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Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 75% Affirmations: 5
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All five claims regarding the incident involving Independent MP Helen Haines were partially confirmed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's statement that the car collision critically injuring Helen Haines was deliberate is partially confirmed. The claim that Helen Haines had both legs amputated following a deliberate car attack in Wangaratta is partially confirmed. The report that Helen Haines was struck by a car driven by Brendan Nugent, who appeared silent in court, is partially confirmed. The assertion that Helen Haines was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck twice by a Toyota Landcruiser outside her Wangaratta office is partially confirmed. The claim that police arrested the driver involved in the car collision is also partially confirmed.

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21 octobre 2026
2 au total
Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court
Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Al Jazeera • 21 oct. 08h44

Independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated following a deliberate car attack in Wangaratta; the alleged driver appeared in court and faces multiple charges.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 9% Centre
Australian lawmaker attacked with car has legs amputated, husband says
Australian lawmaker attacked with car has legs amputated, husband says

The Jerusalem Post • 21 oct. 06h46

Helen Haines, an independent member of parliament, had both legs amputated after being struck by a vehicle outside her office, while the alleged attacker faced multiple charges in court.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 9% Centre
20 octobre 2026
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Helen Haines: Brendan Nugent silent and emotionless as he faces court over alleged attack on Australian MP
Helen Haines: Brendan Nugent silent and emotionless as he faces court over alleged attack on Australian MP

BBC • 20 oct. 22h17

Federal MP Helen Haines was allegedly struck by a car driven by Brendan Nugent, who appeared silent in court as authorities investigate the incident and its motives.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 12% Centre
What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car
What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car

BBC • 20 oct. 06h18

Independent MP Helen Haines was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck twice by a Toyota Landcruiser outside her Wangaratta office, an incident authorities say appears to be intentional.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 10% Centre
19 octobre 2026
4 au total
Driver who hit Australian MP reversed to 'do it a second time', minister says
Driver who hit Australian MP reversed to 'do it a second time', minister says

BBC • 19 oct. 23h49

Australian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck by a car in Wangaratta; police say the driver reversed to hit her a second time and are assessing possible charges.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

BBC • 19 oct. 16h32

Experts and officials say a surge in harassment and violent threats against Australian public figures has created a climate of fear, highlighted by the recent car incident involving Independent MP Helen Haines.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 12% Centre
Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'
Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

NPR • 19 oct. 11h38

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a car collision that critically injured independent MP Helen Haines was a deliberate act, and police have arrested the driver.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 32% Centre
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming

Al Jazeera • 19 oct. 10h39

Independent MP Helen Haines was seriously hurt when a SUV hit her outside her Wangaratta office; police have detained a suspect and a knife was found in the vehicle.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 25% Centre

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