Melbourne, Oct. 21 -- Helen Haines, an independent Australian MP, has lost both her legs after being struck by a car in what authorities believe was a deliberate attack, her husband has confirmed.
Phil Haines described the incident as "horrendous", saying his wife had suffered significant injuries but remained mentally alert.
"Her heart and her mind are in good shape," he told reporters at a press conference in Melbourne, where she is receiving treatment. "The good news in all this is that she's alive."He said her recovery would be long and difficult but expressed confidence in her determination to recover with the support of her family.
"She is a determined person who will do her best, with our support and love, to recover. And that is ...