The M5 motorway in Somerset is closed due to obstructions, causing major traffic jams. One fatality has been reported. Reports from the BBC and Somerset County Gazette indicate major hold-ups 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 widespread disruption, with drivers experiencing major traffic jams and one fatality. The police are investigating the situation further.