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Millions of honeybees escape into Texas neighborhood after semitrailer crash
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload t...
Key takeaway Christie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.
Why this matters in The Waco
The incident in Orange County has implications for local beekeeping operations and the broader agricultural industry in Texas. With many large beekeeping operations moving hives around the country to provide commercial pollination, the loss of hundreds of hives can have a significant impact on revenue and honey production. For Waco -area farmers who rely on these pollination services, the loss of bees could affect crop yields and ultimately, the local food supply. The fact that local beekeepers, such as those from Queen Bee Supply and Moore Honey, quickly came together to assist in salvaging the hives demonstrates the close-knit nature of the beekeeping community in Texas. As the situation in Orange County is brought under control, it will be important to monitor the potential effects on local agriculture and the beekeeping industry in the Waco area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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