Highways England say two lanes are blocked between junction 41 for East Ardsley and junction 40 for Ossett on the southbound carriageway.
A spokesperson added that traffic officers and recovery were on scene but there are long delays.
TRAFFIC: Delays for motorists on the M1 near Wakefield
There are long delays for motorists on the M1 this afternoon due to a broken down vehicle in West Yorkshire.
By The Newsroom
Thursday, 27th July 2017, 5:02 pm
Updated Monday, 11th September 2017, 12:32 pm