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Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car ramming, but her husband says she is 'a fighter'

Helen Haines and her husband Phil Haines, who said "the good news in all this is that she's alive" after surgeons were unable to save either of the Australian MP's legs following an alleged car ramming.
Helen Haines and her husband Phil Haines, who said "the good news in all this is that she's alive" after surgeons were unable to save either of the Australian MP's legs following an alleged car ramming.
Brendan Nugent, accused of ramming Helen Haines, whose lawyer told Wangaratta court he has a rare neurological condition and mental health concerns.
Brendan Nugent, accused of ramming Helen Haines, whose lawyer told Wangaratta court he has a rare neurological condition and mental health concerns.

Surgeons amputated Helen Haines's left leg on Monday night but were unable to save her right. Brendan Nugent, 43, of Tarrawingee, said nothing during his appearance at Wangaratta court on Wednesday. He faces three charges, including intentionally causing serious injury. Bail was not sought, and he is due back in court on 4 February; police have indicated an attempted murder charge may also be laid.

Phil Haines said: 'The good news in all this is that she's alive.'

Nugent's lawyer told the court he has a rare neurological condition and 'mental health concerns'.

Nugent's own father said the Haines family had been close to them for over 20 years.

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