Ottawa police are investigating after a two-vehicle crash sent a Para Transpo bus into a tree and a hydro pole on Sunday afternoon.

Police are investigating after a Para Transpo bus crashed into a hydro pole and a tree on Sunday afternoon. (Trina Regimbal/Twitter)

Richmond Road was closed in both directions between New Orchard and McEwen avenues after the 1:19 p.m. ET crash, police said.

In all, three people were taken to hospital.

Two people were on board the Para Transpo bus at the time.

Charges pending against minivan driver, police say

Paramedics said the driver of the bus, a 55-year-old man, suffered leg cuts. He was "distraught" at the scene and was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Ottawa police said charges are pending against the driver of the minivan involved in Sunday's crash. (Trina Regimbal)

The passenger on the bus, an 80-year-old woman, suffered a possible broken nose and facial cuts, and was also taken to hospital in stable condition.

The driver of the minivan involved in the crash, a 64-year-old man, complained of neck and back pain and was also taken to hospital in stable condition.

Police said Highway Traffic Act charges are pending against the driver of the minivan.