Australian MP HELEN HAINES Loses Both Legs After Alleged Targeted Car Attack
You Can't Unhear · Oct 22, 2026 · 13:14
You Can't Unhear · Oct 22, 2026 · 13:14
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On October 19, 2026, Australian independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria, after a Toyota LandCruiser allegedly struck her repeatedly. The 65-year-old politician was rushed to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, where surgeons amputated both her legs.
Police arrested 43-year-old Brendan Nugent from Tarrawingee and charged him with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury, and harming a Commonwealth public official. He appeared in court on October 21, with investigators still examining the motive and circumstances.
In this breaking-news episode of You Can't Unhear, we examine the eyewitness accounts, the investigation into Nugent, Helen Haines's political career, and growing concerns about threats against Australian politicians.
