Australia lawmaker wounded in car attack has lost both her legs: Husband
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported6m ago
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has undergone a double amputation following a targeted car attack. Her husband, Phil Haines, confirmed the procedure on Wednesday while speaking to the media outside Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital.
Medical teams had attempted to save the lawmaker's right leg over several days of treatment, but those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. Police are currently investigating the incident, which they have officially characterized as a targeted attack.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights the targeted nature of the attack
Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on the medical efforts to save the limb
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