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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk and Charlotte Graham-McLay

Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

Australia Lawmaker Injured - (AAP IMAGE)

Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines ' legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence, her husband said Wednesday.

The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter.

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