diff --git a/src/ess/estia/mcstas.py b/src/ess/estia/mcstas.py
index 717f086e..e1856196 100644
--- a/src/ess/estia/mcstas.py
+++ b/src/ess/estia/mcstas.py
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ def parse_events_h5(f):
         'NXentry/NXdetector/NXdata/events',
         'NXentry/simulation/Param',
     )
+    events = events[()]
     da = sc.DataArray(
         # The squares on the variances is the correct way to load weighted event data.
         # Consult the McStas documentation