The M5 motorway in Somerset is closed due to blockages, causing major traffic jams. One fatality has been reported. Reports from the BBC and Somerset County Gazette indicate extensive traffic jams across multiple sources. Additionally, a learner driver was caught driving on the M5, leading to clarification of highway regulations by police. The incident has caused extensive hold-ups, with drivers experiencing significant hold-ups and one fatality. The police are investigating the situation further.