What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
Al Jazeera English reports: Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Helen Haines, Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines and Australian.
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- Location
- Australia · Oceania
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Helen Haines, Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines, Australian
- Section
- Politics
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