Australian politician Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack

Abuse, threats against Australian lawmakers are rising in a country where political violence has historically been rare.

Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says

Australian independent Member of Parliament Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after she was struck by an SUV outside her office.

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after an SUV hit her in an apparent political attack. A 43-year-old man has been charged.