Mangalore : Officials of the Department of Revenue are at the spot of the Perne gas tanker mishap near Uppinangady and are trying to assess the damage caused due to the tragedy. The mishap had claimed eight lives and injured a few.

The remains of the tanker and other vehicles have been  removed from the main road and is on the roadside.

The official team includes the revenue inspector and six village accountants who are trying to ascertain the extent of loss of property. The details will be sent to the AC.