The authorities informed that Whatcom County deputies, Whatcom County public works, and a bee expert were at the scene where the vehicle had overturned with a truck-load of pollinating bees. (Photo: FB/ Whatcom County Sheriff's Office)A commercial truck, carrying 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms) of active honeybee hives, overturned in the US state of Washington on Friday, releasing millions of bees which triggered a warning from the authorities for the public to avoid the swarm.Several beekeepers helped the emergency officials after the truck, travelling in northwestern Washington state, overturned near the Canadian border with Lynden, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office stated.“250 million bees are now loose. Weidkamp Road is closed from West Badger to Loomis Trail Road due to the roll-over of the commercial vehicle full of bees,” Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook. The sheriff’s office further added, “AVOID THE AREA due to the potential of bee escape and swarming.”The authorities informed that Whatcom County deputies, Whatcom County public works, and a bee expert were at the scene where the vehicle had overturned with a truck-load of pollinating bees.The officials said that the goal was to save as many bees as possine, as they announced the site of the crash to remain shut “until the rescue is complete”. Detailing the plan, officials said they hope the bees return to their hives and find their queen bee in a day or two, DW reported.The county sheriff’s office said, “Thank you to the wonderful community of beekeepers: over two dozen showed up to help ensure the rescue of millions of pollinating honey bees would be as successful as possible.”Footage shared by the police showed a swarm of bees hovering around the overturned truck, as the authorities thanked the community of bee keepers who turned up to help in the rescue efforts.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:honey beesWashington