Wintry showers have caused havoc for motorists caught up in a series of crashes on the M5.

Downpours of hail in parts of Somerset have affected the motorway, resulting in three crashes.

Two lanes of the M5 southbound have been closed between junction 22 for Burnham-on-Sea and junction 23 for Bridgwater.

Traffic is also slow northbound.

The Highways Agency said on twitter they have received reports of crashes at three separate locations.