Fox's John Roberts, in the clip below, reveals that Palkot and Wiig were reporting on the demonstrations in Tahrir Square on Wednesday when they got swept up in the violence.
Roberts goes on to say in the clip that Palkot and Wiig were "severely beaten" after running into a "pro-Mubarak crowd." The two had to stay overnight in the hospital as result of their injuries (they've since been released).
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