A shocking attack on Helen Haines, an Australian MP, has left her with injuries that require a leg amputation. The incident occurred outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, Victoria. The victim is in a critical condition and is receiving medical attention at the scene.
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A shocking attack on Helen Haines, an Australian MP, has left her with injuries that requ…: A shocking attack on Helen Haines, an Australian MP, has left her with injuries that require a leg amputation.
The incident occurred outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, Victoria.: The incident occurred outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
The victim is in a critical condition and is receiving medical attention at the scene.: The victim is in a critical condition and is receiving medical attention at the scene.
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Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded
The Australian MP Helen Haines has reportedly lost her leg and is in a critical condition after being hit by a car outside her electoral office in Victoria.
BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where members of the community have held a vigil for the independent MP.
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