An Australian parliamentary representative has lost both legs after being deliberately run over.

Helen Haines, an independent Australian MP, lost both legs after being deliberately hit by a vehicle near her office. Her condition is stable, according to her husband. The 65-year-old politician, known for her work on corruption and climate change, was hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities have arrested a suspect but have not disclosed a motive. A knife was found in the vehicle involved in the incident.