Millions of bees escape after truck crashes in Texas: "Remain indoors"
Summary
A truck carrying about 400 beehives crashed in a rural neighborhood in Orange County, Texas, causing millions of bees to escape. Officials closed roads and advised people to stay indoors while beekeepers worked to recover the hives and protect the community.Key Facts
- The crash happened in a rural area of Orange County, Texas, near Houston and the Louisiana border.
- The truck was carrying around 400 beehives and tipped over after the driver took a wrong turn on narrow roads.
- Emergency services warned residents to stay inside due to the large number of freed bees.
- Local beekeepers and volunteers helped to salvage the hives and gather stray bees.
- Experts said the survival of the hives depends mostly on how many queen bees remain alive.
- A quarter of the 408 hives might survive the crash according to one beekeeper.
- Large beekeeping businesses move hives across the country for pollination and honey collection.
- There were no reports of serious injuries or bee stings from the incident so far.
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