Early in the morning of Tuesday, June 23, Chelsea Police received a call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of 256 Eastern Avenue involving a fuel truck and a car.
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. The fuel truck driver did not report any injuries on scene, according to police. The occupants of the sedan were then sent to the hospital for further medical attention.
The 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.
“All parties involved were extremely lucky and I am thankful they will be okay,” said Police Chief Keith Houghton. “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.”