TENNESSEE, USA: Travelers on an East Tennessee interstate were forced to brake for workers — and drones, perhaps even a queen — when a truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed Friday.
The swarm shut down an exit of Interstate 40 in Knoxville, said Mark Nagi, Tennessee Department of Transportation regional spokesperson. There were no injuries, he said.
“The ramp from I-40 East to Henley Street is back open but the truck is destroyed and the bees are… well… buzzing. Unless you are dressed in this outfit please stay in your vehicles in this area,” Nagi posted, along with a photo of the person in the beekeeper garb.
TRAFFIC ALERT: The ramp to Henley Street from I-40E is closed due to a crash involving a truck carrying a load of bees. Seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene. pic.twitter.com/DzdOeti0S7
— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) April 17, 2026
