“Bee-lieve It! 14 Million Bees Swarm Washington Road After Tractor-Trailer Crash”
In a move that’s sure to make everyone’s day just a little bit sweeter, a tractor-trailer carrying an estimated 14 million bees crashed on a Washington road, releasing the buzz-worthy cargo onto the highway. Because what’s more thrilling than a swarm of angry insects descending upon you as you drive to work?
The crash occurred near the Canadian border, because of course it did. I mean, who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned international border bee-astrophe? The bees, which were being transported by Gemma Transport (because that’s definitely a real company and not at all a made-up name), apparently weren’t feeling too well after their long journey north.
As the tractor-trailer careened off the road, the bees – who are notoriously picky eaters – spilled out onto the highway like a sweet-toothed nightmare come true. It’s reported that the bees were “agitated” and “difficult to contain,” which is just a fancy way of saying they were totally freaking out.
The authorities were forced to shut down the road for 24 hours, because what’s the point of having a highway if it’s just going to be filled with a swarm of bees? I mean, who needs to get to work or school on time when you can spend an extra day stuck in traffic with a bunch of angry insects flying around your head?
Meanwhile, local residents were left scratching their heads and wondering what all the fuss was about. “I just thought it was a normal Tuesday,” said one resident, “until I saw the bees.”
And because this story wouldn’t be complete without some expert analysis, entomologist Dr. Jane Smith weighed in on the situation. “Bees are incredibly important to our ecosystem, and yet they’re often seen as pests,” she said. “But in this case, it’s clear that they were just trying to get from point A to point B like everyone else.”
The Gemma Transport company has apologized for the incident and promised to “bee” more careful in the future (sorry, had to). In the meantime, drivers are advised to exercise caution when approaching the affected area – or better yet, just stay home with a cup of coffee and a good book.
After all, who needs to drive on a road filled with bees?
