Actually they said at first glance it doesn't look like 10,000 are dead. They still have not gone into many of the homes. I hope it doesn't reach 1,000 but if people keep on insisting on staying it actually may reach a 1,000.
You can't blame the temporarily blockaded bridge for those who may die in the future because they to evacuate. Anyone who wanted to leave has had a way out for most of this week.