OTTAWA — Aziz Benharref, a resident of Orleans, Ontario, has been confirmed dead following a streetcar crash in Lisbon earlier this month. Benharref was vacationing in Portugal with his wife, Hind Iguernane, at the time of the incident.

The crash resulted in the deaths of 16 people, including two Canadian citizens. Global Affairs Canada acknowledged the fatalities and confirmed that a couple from Quebec was among the victims.

Iguernane sustained multiple serious injuries during the accident, according to a GoFundMe page set up to assist with medical expenses. Her brother, Youness Iguernane, expressed the family's shock at not seeing Benharref's name listed among the victims initially.

The tragic event has drawn attention to the safety of public transportation in tourist areas. The family is now focused on supporting Hind as she recovers from her injuries.