Trailer Rams into Centenary Bank Branch in Bugiri

A trailer has rammed into the Centenary Bank Branch in Bugiri, destroying the entire building and furniture. 

The accident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Monday morning, when the trailer registration number UBD 091C/UBD 669H lost control and rammed into the building located on Grant street, along the Iganga-Tororo Highway.  It destroyed the waiting area, Cash tills, and the manager's office. 

A bank employee who spoke on condition of anonymity says that there were no human casualties. "Although it occurred early when some of the bank staff like cleaners and guards are around, none of them was injured, but we only suffered damage to physical property," he says.   

"The incident did not cause harm to any of our customers, or staff as the bank was closed. All our personnel are safe and accounted for including the security team on duty at the branch at the time," the bank said in a statement signed by Beatrice Lugalambi, the General Manager Corporate Communications and Marketing.

Police have cordoned off the area and restricted entry to only detectives and selected bank staff to carry on with investigations. It is said that the trailer was transporting cement from Tororo district when the accident occurred. 

James Mubi, the Busoga East police spokesperson says that a driver whose identities have been withheld was arrested at 9 a.m. to aid investigations into the cause of the accident. According to Mubi, the driver is being probed for drunken driving and over speeding.

As a result of the accident, Centenary Bank has advised it's customers in Bugiri to access service through alternative channels including CenteMobile, AgentBanking, CenteVoucher, Online banking and CenteVisa. Some of the CenteAgents are already stationed at the branch to offer service.