“We haven’t had storms like that here for years and it was good to see, but there was a lot of lightning and thunder,” he said. “You’re pretty unlucky to be hit.”

One of the ambulances called to the emergency also reportedly became bogged on its way in.

Riverland locals and visitors told 9News they were stunned by the man’s death.

Tourist Trevor Monti called it a ‘terrible tragedy’.

“It would be very difficult for his family and those around him,” Monti said.

In a brief statement, police confirmed the man died at the scene.

Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

News.com.au reports that up to 10 people are estimated to die from lightning strikes in Australia every year, while more than 100 are injured.

In 2016, a 39-year-old man was killed by lightning at Cornerstone College in the Adelaide Hills.

Like many areas, South Australia’s Mid North and Riverland have been pummelled by storms and bad weather which has seen several highways closed because of flooding.

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