Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated following car attack

Australian MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being deliberately hit twice by a car outside her office. A man is charged, as fears grow over rising threats against politicians.

Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger reports. pic.twitter.com/hV85PmNGKV

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