Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- An audit report on the National Council for Road Safety (NCRS) has revealed that although 1,169 hit-and-run accidents were reported in Sri Lanka over the past five years, only 247 compensation applications were submitted during that period.

The report revealed that a lack of public awareness about the available compensation scheme has left many affected victims and families without financial support, despite being eligible.

In response, the Council said that while financial assistance is offered in such cases, not all victims are aware or choose to apply.

The NCRS said that police stations have been instructed to inform the public and added that new awareness programs will be carried out this year. The audit recomm...