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The Economic Times
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24 million honeybees escape after truck overturns in Texas, neighbourhood placed under lockdown as beekeepers warn only a fraction of hives may survive

A dramatic and unusual accident in Texas led to chaos after an overturned 18-wheeler released an estimated 24 million honeybees into a residential area, forcing authorities to place the neighbourhood under lockdown as emergency crews worked to control the massive swarm, reports CBS News.

The incident quickly turned into a public safety situation, with officials warning residents to stay indoors as millions of bees filled the air following the crash.

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