Mumbai Beat 8212; Airport module delay

The third module of Mumbai airport will become operational in May-June 1999, as against the set target of early 1998. Ranjan Chatterjee, chairman, Airport Authority of India AAI said the delay is on account of AAI adopting a cautious approach to taking risks, especially after the fire in Delhi airport terminal. 8220;We can8217;t take the risk even if it takes more time,8221; he said. The shakedown8217; for Mumbai airport will take place in December, he said, adding the system over here is a replication of the Delhi airport.

One killed in accident

One person was killed and 21 were injured, two of them seriously, when their bus belonging to Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation collided with a BMC dumper at a traffic signal at Kurla today. Police sources said three persons were seriously injured and have been admitted to hospitals while the remaining passengers were released after administrating medical first-aid. Later one person succumbed to his injury at Sion hospital, sources added.