Helen Haines has lost both legs after alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind are in good shape’, husband says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helen-haines-has-lost-both-legs-after-alleged-attack-but-her-heart-and-mind-are-in-good-shape-husband-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs in alleged attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helen-haines-has-lost-both-legs-after-alleged-attack-but-her-heart-and-mind-are-in-good-shape-husband-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helen-haines-has-lost-both-legs-after-alleged-attack-but-her-heart-and-mind-are-in-good-shape-husband-says#u152540Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:36:14 +0000Australian politician Helen Haines has lost both legs after being hit by a car in an alleged deliberate attack on Monday. Her husband confirmed that she has undergone amputations and is in stable condition, with her 'heart and mind in good shape'. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of politicians and the 'febrile' political environment in Australia.Why it mattersThe attack on Helen Haines has raised concerns about the increasing violence and abuse faced by politicians in Australia. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Wangaratta, and an investigation