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Hive with over 25,000 bees removed from traffic light in Flatiron District

Bee hive found in traffic light in Flatiron District
Bee hive found in traffic light in Flatiron District 00:19

NEW YORK -- Bees stopped traffic in the Flatiron District on Saturday.

Pedestrians reported them buzzing around near East 20th Street and Broadway.

It turned out the bees had taken up residence in a stop light.

The street had to be closed off as firefighters brought in a beekeeper, who removed the hive.

The beekeeper said over 25,000 bees were found.

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