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Texas Neighborhood Under Lockdown After 18-Wheeler Crash Releases 24 Million Honeybees

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A Texas neighborhood was placed under lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying thousands of beehives overturned, releasing an estimated 24 million honeybees.
Emergency responders and beekeepers are working to contain the swarm with no major injuries reported yet.

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A Texas neighborhood was placed under lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying thousands of beehives overturned, releasing an estimated 24 million honeybees. Emergency responders and beekeepers are working to contain the swarm with no major injuries reported yet.

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