Millions of honeybees escape after Texas semitrailer crash
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Rural Texas in rural, Texas: A semitrailer carrying about 400 hives of honeybees tipped over in a rural neighborhood in Orange County, Texas, on Sunday morning, releasing millions of bees. The truck driver had taken a wrong turn while traveling to North Dakota and was navigating a tight corner when the trailer fell over. Emergency officials shut down roads and warned residents to stay indoors while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage hives. No bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported, and officials had not identified the owner of the hives.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| beekeeping business owner | Unknown | Unknown |
| Truck driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Millions of honeybees escape after Texas semitrailer crash