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Car Trapped Under Oil Tanker in Chelsea After Crash

Emergency crews closed a section of Eastern Avenue to secure the scene near a fuel terminal and assess hazards and injuries.

Overview

  • A passenger car ended up beneath an oil tanker after a crash on Eastern Avenue near the Global Partners facility in Chelsea.
  • Police officers and Chelsea firefighters are on scene working to stabilize the vehicle and manage the situation.
  • Eastern Avenue is closed between Crescent Avenue and Bellingham Street while responders secure the area and work on extrication.
  • Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone was injured and details about how the crash happened remain under investigation.
  • The tanker’s cargo and proximity to a fuel terminal mean crews are likely following hazardous-materials and spill‑containment procedures, which could prolong the road closure and local traffic delays.