Approximately five million bees were buzzing around Guelph Line north of Dundas yesterday.
Crates carrying the bees fell off the back of a truck and into the road, according to Halton police.
Several fire trucks and police cars were on the scene to clean up.
Guelph Ln north of Dundas - Officers dealing with load of 5 million bees fallen off truck onto roadway. Passing vehicles/residents advised to close windows & pedestrians avoid area until clear. ^jwf pic.twitter.com/evuVoyL1Fc
— HRPS Burlington (@HRPSBurl) August 30, 2023
Beekeepers arrived to help in the clean up effort and residents were advised to avoid the area until about 9:45 a.m. Police and keepers are planning on leaving some bee crates behind so straggler insects can find their way back. The crates will be collected after the bees return.
