Truck carrying 17 million bees crashes in Minn.

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  1. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37320676/ns/us_news/?Gt1=43001

    Truck carrying 17 million bees crashes in Minn.

    LAKEVILLE, Minn. - Rescue crews were using fire hoses to douse an angry swarm of bees after a fatal crash that involved a semitrailer carrying about 17 million of the insects.

    Authorities say a truck hauling 7,000 bee hives was involved in the four-vehicle crash Monday on Interstate 35 near Lakeville, about 35 miles south of Minneapolis.

    Minnesota State Patrol spokesman Lt. Eric Roeske says one person died and another person was airlifted to a hospital.

    The hives housed roughly 17 million bees and were bound for Bauer Honey in northwestern Minnesota.

    It's unclear how many bees got loose, but several emergency workers were stung. Crews tried to use fire hoses to get them to fly away.

    Roeske says all lanes were open by Monday evening.
     
  2. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    It's scary how the bee population is dying off.
     
  3. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Maybe they should quit driving.
     
  4. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I think that's a lot of bees.
     
  5. ehizzy3

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    could you imagine seeing 17 million bees flying at once....or even 1 million...that would be fucking crazy
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    I heard an interview with the fire chief. He said he saw a black cloud over the accident, but didn't see a fire. He couldn't figure out what it was until he got closer.
     
  7. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    Apparently this story is creating quite the buzz around the area.
     
  8. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko boomer maniac Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I understand there will be a beenifit concert for the truckdriver, featuring Sting.

    barfo
     
  9. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to SlyPokerDog again.
     

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