On a Friday evening, a drilling rig that was drilling holes for explosives in Kallio tipped over in a steep area in Vantaa. The rig began to slide and ultimately fell onto its side, causing the driver to be thrown around inside the cabin and sustain injuries. A coworker contacted emergency services and assisted the driver out of the cabin; emergency responders provided aid shortly thereafter.

The driver was injured to the extent that he required hospitalization following the incident. Fire chief Aleksi Savolainen from the Central Uusimaa rescue service noted the substantial material damages incurred, as the rig was severely damaged in the incident, with estimated costs running into tens of thousands of euros. Moreover, the worksite for the blasting operation will now experience at least a temporary halt as a result of this accident.

Additionally, there's an environmental concern due to a small oil spill from the rig as a result of the accident. This adds to the complications stemming from the incident, highlighting the potential risks associated with heavy machinery operations in construction and drilling sites, where such accidents can have both immediate and lingering impacts on safety and the environment.