Australian MP Helen Haines hit by car in deliberate attack
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Helen Haines, Brendan Nugent
Wangaratta, Australia
October 19, 2026
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Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car in a deliberate attack in Wangaratta. The suspect, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with multiple offenses including dangerous driving and intentionally causing serious injury. Haines has lost both legs due to the incident.
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