One person has died and 10 people have been injured in a crash on the M5 in Somerset, wrote BBC.

"Several vehicles" were involved in the incident which happened shortly before 06:20 GMT, police said, resulting in the motorway being shut.

A closure is in place between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington with diversions in operation.

Avon and Somerset Police said it expected the carriageways to be closed "for a significant amount of time".

Three people had to be cut free from vehicles, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

About 15 paramedic crews were deployed by South Western Ambulance Service "including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and two air ambulances".

"We treated 10 patients in total with eight being taken in to hospital," the service added.

"Six patients were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton by road ambulance and two were taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance."

Police and Highways England have been urging people to consider delaying their journeys if they are not essential.