Seven students were taken to the hospital after they were sickened by a strong odor at a school in Taunton. 

The possible hazardous materials situation was reported at around 1:45 yesterday afternoon in the science building of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School. 

More than a dozen students were evaluated for mild symptoms that included dizziness, and seven were taken to the hospital for further treatment. 

The cause of the odor is being investigated.