Paramedics were called to a racecourse on Comobella Road in Geurie, about 30km from Dubbo, just after 2pm, to reports a 53-year-old man had been struck by lightning.
He was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
NSW hit by 300,000 lightning strikes
More than 300,000 lightning strikes hit New South Wales last night after severe thunderstorms roared through the state.
Sydney had upwards of 7000 lightning strikes while a deluge of rain saw the gauge at Sydney Airport record 19.2mm in 15 minutes.
SES NSW received 200 calls for help, with the strong storm bringing down trees and causing localised flooding.
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