Two million bees escape after truck carrying hives overturns in Texas
Key takeaways
- Bees gorge on nectar at a bee farm on 6 June 2025 in Austin, Texas.
- Prefer the Guardian on Google Two million bees escaped after a truck transporting their hives overturned and released the insects in Texas on Sunday.
- The accident happened near the town of Mauriceville in the east of the state, perhaps not surprisingly causing local emergency officials to warn residents near the mishap to stay indoors.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Bees gorge on nectar at a bee farm on 6 June 2025 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Bees gorge on nectar at a bee farm on 6 June 2025 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images Texas Two million bees escape after truck carrying hives overturns in Texas Accident was resolved fairly quickly and authorities said the bees were being transferred to local beekeepers
Prefer the Guardian on Google Two million bees escaped after a truck transporting their hives overturned and released the insects in Texas on Sunday.
The accident happened near the town of Mauriceville in the east of the state, perhaps not surprisingly causing local emergency officials to warn residents near the mishap to stay indoors.