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Wasp Swarm Injures Tourists At Sri Lanka’s Nine Arch Bridge
24htopnews | April 3, 2026 9:09 PM CST

A recent video of bees attacking caught people's attention. In the video, a swarm of giant bees, or Apis dorsata, suddenly attacked a group of tourists on the popular Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka. Many tried to run away, but the locals present, including the police force, were seen lighting fires and creating smoke to repel the bees.

The Nine Arch Bridge is also called the Bridge in the Sky, which is situated in Ella, Sri Lanka. The bridge was designed in a way to accommodate a challenging nine-degree curve and steep gradient. It is considered the most iconic and photographed bridge in the country. Recently, an incident of a swarm of bees attacking the bridge highlighted the iconic site, where tourists and locals were suddenly attacked by bees while sightseeing at the popular tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Keep reading to know more.

A swarm of bees attacked tourists

A recent video of bees attacking caught people's attention. In the video, a swarm of giant bees, or Apis dorsata, suddenly attacked a group of tourists on the popular Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka. Many tried to run away, but the locals present, including the police force, were seen lighting fires and creating smoke to repel the bees. Many were reportedly injured after being stung by the group of bees.

Bees attack on the Nine Arch Bridge before


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