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Five women in burqas were filmed brawling at the side of a busy road in broad daylight - with one of them repeatedly dropping a toddler.

Footage shows the women throwing punches up against a barrier as stunned drivers slow down but continue to pass by.

One woman repeatedly smashes another one who is holding a toddler, and she drops the child onto the floor as she tries to defend herself.

The mum twice tries to pick up the girl, but drops her as she struggles with the other woman as three others fight just a few feet away from them.

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The brawl happened in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.

In the video, the woman on the far left is holding a toddler, who she drops on the ground during the brawl.

She continues fighting her opponent while grabbing the tot and trying to pick her up.

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However, her rival lunges at her and the youngster is dumped to the ground again.

The mother hits the woman and tries to pick up the child again, holding her opponent off at arm's length.

However, just as a white car passes in front of the women, the toddler is seen on the ground again.

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Several motorists pass and do nothing as the five women huddle together fighting each other simultaneously.

The toddler is on her knees looking up at the aggressive adults.

The brawlers are seen pulling hair and throwing punches, but appear to tire out at the end of the footage.

The motorist filming from a car window appears to grow bored and drives off.