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Story summary
- On April 17, 2026, a truck transporting bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, around 11 a.m., shutting the highway for hours and releasing one million bees.
- Authorities urged drivers to stay in their vehicles as beekeepers in suits contained the swarm.
- Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson Mark Nagi said there were no injuries.
- The ramp reopened after the bees were removed, highlighting the risks of transporting many hives.
