A swarm of bees has caused chaos on a busy highway after a truck carrying thousands of the insects overturned, releasing them onto the road.
Motorists on the highway were forced to duck and swerve as the insects buzzed around in a frenzy, causing a traffic jam that lasted for hours.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, had commuters buzzing with excitement – or fear.
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” said one witness. “It was like something out of a horror movie. I just wanted to swat those buggers away.”
Authorities quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation, but were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of bees. Attempts to contact a nearby beekeeper were unsuccessful.
“We don’t have the expertise to deal with this kind of situation,” said a state trooper. “We’re just trying to keep people safe and clear the area.”
Many drivers were stuck in their vehicles for hours as they waited for the road to clear. Some were reportedly stung by the bees, causing panic and chaos.
“I was just trying to get to work,” said one frustrated driver. “I didn’t sign up for a bee attack. This is ridiculous.”
Environmental experts fear that the incident may have a negative impact on the local bee population, especially as the insects are already struggling due to environmental factors.
“This is a huge blow to the local ecosystem,” said a bee expert. “We need to find a way to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.”
The truck driver, who suffered only minor injuries in the accident, was reportedly surprised by the reaction of the bees.
“I’ve been transporting bees for years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said. “These guys were really pissed off.”
Despite the inconvenience caused by the swarm, some commuters saw the bright side of the situation.
“At least we know the bees are still out there doing their thing,” said one optimistic driver. “We need to protect them. They’re important to our environment.”
As for the bees, most were eventually recaptured or dispersed, but it may take some time before the highway returns to normal.
Until then, motorists will have to keep an eye out for any lingering bees – or risk getting stung.
