Man in critical condition after bee attack in North Las Vegas

A man was critically injured in a bee attack behind a shopping center this afternoon, according to the North Las Vegas Fire Department.

The incident happened about 2:30 p.m. behind stores near Craig Road and Simmons Street, Fire Department Capt. Cedric Williams said. The victim was taken to Centennial Hills Hospital in critical condition.

The fire department was called for reports of a worker who had encountered a beehive in a cellphone communication tower.

Two other people also were injured, but they were treated and released, Williams said.

A beekeeper was called to try to save as many bees as possible, but authorities will “do whatever it takes to keep residents safe,” Williams said.

No businesses were evacuated.

Further details were not immediately available.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.