Truck accident releases millions of bees in Texas

On Sunday, an 18-wheeler truck carrying approximately 2 million bees overturned near Mauriceville, Orange County, in East Texas. The accident resulted in the widespread release of the insects, forcing local authorities to issue an urgent warning for residents to stay indoors. Beekeepers wearing protective gear were dispatched to the scene to contain the swarming bees and prevent them from nesting in residential areas. Emergency services coordinated the recovery efforts, safely transferring the remaining hives to a local apiary. By late Sunday, officials confirmed that the situation had been successfully brought under control. No major injuries were reported during the incident, and the containment operation was completed effectively.