Major update as MP 'hit by car' has 'lost a leg' after hero bystander speaks
A major update has been issued on Helen Haines’ condition after the MP was 'rammed twice' by a car in what has been called a deliberate attack.
TL;DR
- MP Helen Haines has lost a leg after being deliberately rammed by a car twice.
- The incident occurred in Wangaratta, rural Victoria, when Haines was placing items in her car boot.
- A 43-year-old man, identified as local activist Brendan Nugent, has been arrested.
- Bystander Ricky Jefferies intervened to stop the attacker, preventing further injury.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the incident was not an accident, but the motivation is unclear.