Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in US
Published: 5/31/2025

250 million bees escaped an overturned truck in Washington state, prompting warnings for the public to steer clear of the stinging insects. Emergency officials and beekeepers are working together to save as many of the honey bees as possible after the truck hauling 70,000 lbs of active hives crashed near the Canadian border. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is overseeing the rescue operation and has closed the crash site until the mission is successful.