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Millions of bees escape after truck accident near Toronto; beekeepers help collect them

  • A truck carrying 5 million bees in crates swerved and spilled them onto a road in Burlington, Ontario.
  • The local police warned drivers to close their windows and avoid the area.
  • Several beekeepers came to help rescue the agitated bees; some were stung but no serious injuries reported.
  • Most bees were collected into crates, though some escaped; beekeepers used suits, smokers and rebuilt hives.
  • The truck driver was cited; beekeepers hauled away most of the 5 million bees.
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