The Australian representative who authorities say was deliberately hit has lost both of his legs.

Helen Haines, an Australian MP, lost both legs after being deliberately hit by a car driven by Brendan Nugent, a local environmental activist. The incident occurred outside her office in Wangaratta, about 240 kilometers from Melbourne. Authorities do not consider it an accident and are investigating Nugent's mental health and possible drug involvement. Nugent's family acknowledged a long-standing friendship with Haines, raising questions about their relationship. The attack happened on Monday afternoon, and witnesses restrained Nugent until police arrived.