VIDEO - Three women killed, children injured in stampede at Syria’s Umayyad Mosque

Three women have died following a stampede at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday – a statement by Syria’s civil defense –White Helmets– said just now.

Five children also suffered from fractures, severe injuries, and some left unconscious – according to an initial toll by authorities.

The stampede occurred amid heavy crowds during an event organized by civilians,” the statement said.

“Our teams, alongside other responders, intervened, providing first aid to a young girl and recovering the body of a woman from the mosque,” it added.