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Australian politician has both legs amputated after being hit by car

An Australian politician underwent double leg amputation following a car accident, reports say.

Oct 21, 2026, 7:52 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Multiple news outlets including Borehamwood Times, Hackney Gazette, News and Star, and London Now reported that an Australian politician was hit by a car and subsequently had both legs amputated.

The reports confirm the severity of the injuries sustained in the accident, leading to the decision to amputate both legs.

Details about the circumstances of the accident or the politician's current condition have not been provided in the reports.

The incident has drawn attention due to the politician's public profile and the serious nature of the injuries.

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