A fatal crash has led to major delays on a busy route.

The delays are affecting traffic along the M5 between Taunton and Bridgewater.

Drivers from Dorset are being advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route if they are planning to travel.

The crash happened between junction 24 at Bridgwater and junction 25 at Taunton at around 11pm last night and Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene carrying out investigations.

It involved a pedestrian and a car and sadly, a 17-year-old girl died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officer.

No one else was injured in the collision.

A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to recent prior police contact.

If you witnessed the collision or have any dashcam footage which could help our investigation, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference of log number 1170 of 11 November.