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Millions of bees escape after semitruck hauling beehives overturns, authorities say
By Rusty Surette, Debra Worley at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
MAURICEVILLE, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – Nearly 2 million bees escaped Sunday after a semitruck hauling beehives overturned in a rural part of southeast Texas. Photos shared online by Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply show beekeepers and first responders working together to secure the area where the...
Key takeaway Orange County Emergency Services District 4 shared posts on Facebook warning residents to stay indoors as crews worked to load the beehives onto other transport trucks.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The incident in Mauriceville, where nearly 2 million bees escaped after a semitruck overturned, has significant implications for local beekeeping and honey production in the Laredo area. Although the accident occurred in southeast Texas, it highlights the importance of safe transportation of beehives, which is crucial for the local honey industry in Webb County. Beekeepers in Laredo often transport beehives to various locations for honey production and pollination, and an accident like this could have severe consequences for the local ecosystem and economy. The fact that the beehives will be taken to a local honey farm suggests that the impact of the accident may be contained, but it also underscores the need for local authorities to review and enforce safety regulations for the transportation of beehives in the area. Local residents and beekeepers will be watching to see how this incident affects the local honey supply and beekeeping industry.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MAURICEVILLE, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – Nearly 2 million bees escaped Sunday after a semitruck hauling beehives overturned in a rural part of southeast Texas. Photos shared online by Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply show beekeepers and first responders working together to secure the area where the...
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