A tractor-trailer carrying beehives rolled over while traveling through Death Valley National Park, letting loose bees that stung the injured driver and the people who were trying to help him.

The driver, a 35-year-old Las Vegas man, lost control on Sunday morning as the tractor-trailer went down a steep grade on California State Route 190 within the park, the National Park Service said Monday.

The truck overturned multiple times, scattering the beehives.

Passersby rushed to help the driver, unnamed by park officials. Both he and those helping him were stung by bees.

The California Highway Patrol and park officials arrived at the scene and provided medical help.

The man, suffering from both the bee stings and the traumatic injuries from the tractor-trailer crash, was driven to a local resort and then airlifted to a local hospital. Park officials have not clarified the driver’s current condition.

• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.