06/23/2026
PRESS RELEASE
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
Collision Causes Hazardous Fuel Spill, Road Closures on Eastern Avenue
June 23, 2026
Chelsea, MA โOn June 23, 2026, at approximately 5AM, Chelsea Police received a call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of 256 Eastern Avenue. Accident involved a fuel truck and a sedan.
Responding officers discovered a black Honda sedan trapped underneath the fuel truck. The two passengers, who suffered minor injuries were able to exit the vehicle on their own. Fuel truck driver did not report any injuries on scene. Occupants of the sedan were then sent to the hospital for further medical attention.
Fuel truck was carrying a full load of fuel and did spill some fuel onto the roadway creating a hazardous and potentially dangerous situation. All traffic on Eastern Avenue was temporarily shut down with nearby businesses evacuated until the scene was made safe by the Chelsea Fire Department and the Mass State Police Truck Team. One lane was later opened to alleviate traffic.
Chief Keith E. Houghton โAll parties involved were extremely lucky and I am thankful they will be ok. Officers on scene working along with the Chelsea Fire Dept. and the Mass State Police did a phenomenal job handling the situation and preventing any further danger to the other commuters. A further investigation will be done to determine if any violations were committed.โ
The Chelsea Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact us at (617) 466-4800 or submit an anonymous tip via our social media platforms (FB / X / Instagram / www.ChelseaPolice.com) or by calling our tip line at 617-466-4880. Your assistance plays a vital role in keeping our community safe.
Any further inquiries should be directed to the Mass State Police CPAC Unit and the DistrictAttorneyโs Office.
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