14 Million Bees Loose After Semi-Truck Crash in Washington

Millions of Bees Swarm Washington Road After Semi-Truck Crash A semi-truck carrying an estimated 70,000 pounds of honeybees overturned on a Washington state highway near the Canadian border on April 6, 2025, unleashing a massive swarm that prompted warnings from authorities. The incident caused significant disruption as emergency services responded. Whatcom County Sheriff's Office reported receiving numerous calls about the incident. "We've never seen anything like it," stated a spokesperson for the Sheriff's office. Local beekeepers were called in to assist in containing the bees and relocating them. The video footage shows the scale of the swarm and the efforts to manage the situation. While no serious injuries were reported, the incident highlights the potential dangers of transporting large quantities of bees and underscores the importance of emergency response coordination in such unusual circumstances. The successful collaboration between emergency services and local beekeepers provides a positive conclusion to what could have been a much more serious incident.