Heavy vehicles along the Karnali Highway have been barred from playing after a road collapsed at Gothebhir in Tilgufa Municipality-6 in Kalikot district this morning.

According to the District Police Office, Kalikot, authorities restricted the heavy vehicles from plying the Highway from today itself following the road collapse to ensure the safety of passengers.

"We urge one and all to observe extreme caution while travelling along this highway as it is extremely risky to travel due to incessant rain," said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tek Bahadur Rawal.