Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US2 days ago Share Save Anna Lamche BBC News Share SaveWhatcom County Sheriff's OfficeMillions of bees escaped from an overturned truck in the US state of Washington on Friday, sparking warnings from authorities for the public to avoid the swarm. Emergency officials were helped by several master beekeepers after the truck, which had been hauling roughly 70,000lb (31,750kg) of active honey bee hives, flipped over on a road near the Canadian border. "The goal is to save as many bees as possible," Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said shortly after the incident. The authorities said the site of the crash would remain closed "until the rescue is complete". Whatcom County Sheriff's Office